
Fire Extinguisher Jetpack Experiments

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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main question the Mythbusters are trying to answer in this episode?
Can a fire extinguisher be used to cook food in space?
Can a fire extinguisher operate as an impromptu jetpack in space?
Can a fire extinguisher be used to communicate in space?
Can a fire extinguisher be used to put out a fire in space?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step the team takes to test the myth?
They measure the thrust produced by the fire extinguisher.
They test the fire extinguisher underwater.
They use the fire extinguisher to put out a fire.
They test the fire extinguisher in a vacuum chamber.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key to maximizing the propulsion of the fire extinguisher?
Increasing the amount of CO2 in the extinguisher.
Reducing friction.
Using a larger fire extinguisher.
Using multiple fire extinguishers.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What low friction system did the team first test?
An ice rink.
Roller skates.
A skateboard.
A hovercraft.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the air bearing in the hovercraft?
To increase the weight of the hovercraft.
To reduce friction between the hovercraft and the ground.
To stabilize the hovercraft.
To provide additional thrust.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did the team test the hovercraft to simulate a frictionless environment?
In a vacuum chamber.
On a frozen lake.
On an ice rink.
In a wind tunnel.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the ice rink where the final tests were conducted?
NASA Ice Facility.
Santa Rosa Ice Rink.
Peanuts Ice Arena.
Snoopy's home ice.
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