Solar Eclipse Knowledge Assessment

The video discusses the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, crossing the U.S. from Texas to Maine. Amir Caspi, a principal scientist, leads two experiments: one using NASA's WB-57 jets to observe the solar corona, and another involving 35 amateur teams measuring light polarization. The video explores the sun's corona, its high temperature, and the role of magnetic fields. It highlights NASA's WB-57F aircraft, retrofitted for scientific observation. The Citizen CATE 2024 project engages community participants in eclipse observation. The video concludes with safety tips and emphasizes the sun's significance as a star.

When is the total solar eclipse that crosses the United States in 2024?

• June 21st

• July 4th

• April 8th

• May 15th

What is the primary goal of the two eclipse experiments led by Amir Caspi?

• To measure the distance between the Earth and the Sun

• To observe the solar corona in infrared and other wavelengths

• To capture images of the moon during the eclipse

• To study the effects of solar eclipses on human behavior

Why is the sun's corona hotter than its surface?

• Due to the presence of solar flares

• Because of the sun's rotation

• Due to the complex magnetic field in the corona

• Because of the sun's gravitational pull

What is the temperature of the sun's surface?

• 1,000,000°F

• 100,000°F

• 1,000°F

• 10,000°F

What type of aircraft is used by NASA to observe the solar eclipse?

• Boeing 747

• C-130

• WB-57F

• F-16

What is unique about the WB-57F aircraft used by NASA?

• It is the fastest aircraft in the world

• It has the longest wingspan among all aircraft

• It can fly to the moon

• It is the only remaining airframe of its kind

What is the Citizen CATE 2024 project?

• A mission to Mars

• A project to study the effects of solar flares

• A community-based project to observe the solar eclipse

• A project to build a new space telescope

How many teams of community participants are involved in the Citizen CATE 2024 project?

• 50

• 10

• 35

• 20

When is the next big solar eclipse in the United States after 2024?

• 2030

• 2040

• 2045

• 2050

What should you always use when viewing the solar eclipse outside of totality?

• Sunglasses

• Binoculars

• Appropriate viewing glasses

• A telescope