Relative Distance of Planets and Alpha Centauri

The video explores the relative distances of planets in our solar system using a scale model where 1 foot equals 15.5 million miles. The presenter uses a field to demonstrate the distances of planets from the Sun, starting with Mercury at 2 feet and ending with Pluto at 236 feet. The video highlights the vastness of space by comparing the distance to the closest star, Alpha Centauri, which would be 305 miles on this scale. The video concludes with a call to explore more about planetary distances through a playlist.

What scale is used to represent the distances in the model?

• 1 foot equals 20 million miles

• 1 foot equals 15 million 500,000 miles

• 1 foot equals 10 million miles

• 1 foot equals 25 million miles

How far is Mercury from the Sun in the model?

• 2 feet

• 4.32 feet

• 6 feet

• 9.13 feet

Which planet is 6 feet away from the Sun in the model?

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

What is the distance of Jupiter from the Sun in the model?

• 31 feet

• 57 feet

• 115 feet

• 180 feet

How far is Saturn from the Sun in the model?

• 180 feet

• 31 feet

• 57 feet

• 115 feet

What is the distance of Uranus from the Sun in the model?

• 57 feet

• 180 feet

• 31 feet

• 115 feet

How far is Neptune from the Sun in the model?

• 115 feet

• 180 feet

• 236 feet

• 305 feet

What is the distance of Pluto from the Sun in the model?

• 115 feet

• 305 feet

• 236 feet

• 180 feet

How far would you have to drive to reach the closest star, Alpha Centauri, in the model?

• 236 miles

• 180 miles

• 115 miles

• 305 miles

What is one of the main challenges of space travel mentioned in the video?

• Limited resources

• Lack of technology

• Vast distances

• High costs