What inspired Destin to explore the concept of a supersonic baseball cannon?

Supersonic Baseball Cannon Concepts

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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A conversation with a friend
A science fiction movie
A childhood book report on Nolan Ryan
A college physics class
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of the supersonic baseball cannon project?
To test new materials for baseballs
To create viral internet content
To understand the effects of a baseball traveling at supersonic speeds
To break a world record
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three main components of the Venn diagram that Destin mentions?
Aerodynamics, Baseball, Air Cannons
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Speed, Power, Precision
Engineering, Sports, Technology
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the sear mechanism in the cannon design?
To measure the speed of the baseball
To release the pressurized air behind the baseball
To create a vacuum
To stabilize the baseball
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the team decide to use nitrogen for the initial tests?
It is cheaper than air
It has a higher molecular weight
It is safer to use
It has a higher speed of sound than air
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the maximum pressure the cannon was designed to handle?
1000 PSI
1500 PSI
750 PSI
500 PSI
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the observed speed of the baseball in the successful supersonic test?
900 miles per hour
1350 miles per hour
1050 miles per hour
1200 miles per hour
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