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Make a Pinhole Projector to View the Solar Eclipse

Make a Pinhole Projector to View the Solar Eclipse

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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This video tutorial guides you through creating a simple solar projector to safely view a solar eclipse or calculate the sun's diameter. It involves cutting a hole in cardboard, covering it with aluminum foil, and testing the setup with a flashlight. Finally, the projector is used outdoors to observe the sun.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are two main purposes of the solar projector mentioned in the video?

To view a solar eclipse and measure the sun's diameter

To measure the distance to the moon

To cook food using solar energy

To generate electricity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material is used to cover the hole in the cardboard?

Aluminum foil

Plastic wrap

Cloth

Wax paper

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is used to make a small hole in the aluminum foil?

A knife

A pen

A screwdriver

A pin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you test the solar projector indoors?

By using a lamp

By using a candle

By using a flashlight

By using a laser pointer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you observe when moving the flashlight up and down?

The shape of the circle becomes a square

The diameter of the projected circle changes

The color of the light changes

The brightness of the light increases

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