Jump From Space: What Happens If You Do A Space Jump?

Jump From Space: What Happens If You Do A Space Jump?

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Physics, Science, Chemistry, Other

KG - University

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The video explores the concept of skydiving from the International Space Station (ISS), comparing it to regular skydiving and highlighting the challenges involved. It discusses the gravitational differences at the ISS's altitude, the risks posed by space debris, and the long-term orbit a skydiver would experience. The video also covers the re-entry process, the extreme temperatures faced, and the need for a mechanism to slow the descent for a safe landing. Ultimately, it concludes that such a jump is practically impossible without advanced technology like Iron Man's suit.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the height from which Alan Eustis set the world record for the highest freefall jump?

3.7 kilometers

41.4 kilometers

435 kilometers

330 kilometers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why would a skydiver from the ISS not fall directly to the ground?

The skydiver would be pulled back to the ISS

The skydiver would float in space indefinitely

The skydiver would fall into orbit due to reduced gravity

The ISS is too far from Earth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant risk for a skydiver orbiting Earth from the ISS?

Losing communication with Earth

Space debris collision

Getting lost in space

Running out of oxygen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long could a skydiver potentially remain in orbit before starting to fall towards Earth?

More than two years

Several months

A few hours

A few days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What extreme condition would a skydiver face during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere?

Lack of oxygen

Intense temperatures causing the suit to catch fire

Zero gravity

High-speed winds