The Truth Behind Walking on Water: Speed and Science

The Truth Behind Walking on Water: Speed and Science

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Interactive Video

Physical Ed, Architecture

6th Grade - University

Hard

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The video explores the challenge of walking on water, inspired by viral internet videos. The team tests the hypothesis that speed might enable this feat by using a motorboat to pull a barefoot skier at high speeds. Despite attempts, they conclude that walking on water unaided is impossible due to water's resistance. The video also debunks viral videos as fakes, revealing hidden ramps used to create the illusion of walking on water.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the team to take on the challenge of walking on water?

A scientific research paper

A famous book

A viral video on the Internet

A personal bet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main hypothesis the team wants to test?

The temperature of the water

The type of shoes worn

The depth of the water

The speed at which a person moves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the specialist chosen to assist with the experiment?

I got

Terry

Cherry

Vassal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What speed is suggested for gliding over water?

30 to 40 kilometers per hour

40 to 50 kilometers per hour

60 to 70 kilometers per hour

50 to 60 kilometers per hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key challenge faced during the experiment?

The equipment malfunctioned

The participants were apprehensive about speed

The boat was too slow

The water was too cold

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What conclusion does the team reach about walking on water?

It is possible with enough practice

It is possible only in shallow water

It is possible with the right shoes

It is impossible without assistance due to water's resistance

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the viral video creators make it seem like they were walking on water?

They walked on a frozen lake

They edited the video

They used special shoes

They used a ramp just under the water surface