The Curiosity Rover Landing

The Curiosity Rover Landing

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Science, Other, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the Mars Science Laboratory's mission, focusing on the Curiosity Rover's journey to Mars. It highlights the challenges of landing on Mars, including the 'seven minutes of terror' during atmospheric entry, the deployment of a supersonic parachute, and the Sky Crane maneuver for a safe landing. The video concludes with the anticipation of a successful landing and the start of the rover's mission.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Mars Science Laboratory also known as?

Opportunity Rover

Curiosity Rover

Perseverance Rover

Spirit Rover

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used by NASA scientists to describe the critical phase of entering the Martian atmosphere?

Seven Minutes of Fear

Seven Minutes of Calm

Seven Minutes of Excitement

Seven Minutes of Terror

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the heat shield during the Mars landing?

To communicate with Earth

To guide the spacecraft to the landing site

To protect the spacecraft from atmospheric friction

To increase the speed of the spacecraft

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a parachute alone not sufficient for a safe landing on Mars?

The parachute cannot withstand the force

The parachute is too heavy

The Martian atmosphere is too thick

The Martian atmosphere is too thin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What maneuver is used to lower the rover gently to the Martian surface?

Sky Lift maneuver

Sky Drop maneuver

Sky Crane maneuver

Sky Hook maneuver