Quartz glass holds data for hundred million years

Quartz glass holds data for hundred million years

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains a special type of glass that is 2 centimeters square and 2 millimeters thick, capable of storing data in binary form by creating dots within its layers. This glass is waterproof, resistant to magnets, and can withstand heat up to 1000 degrees Celsius for two hours without damage. The technology allows data storage at a density equivalent to that of a CD, with the data lasting over 300 million years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the thickness of the glass used for data storage?

2 millimeters

2 centimeters

2 meters

2 inches

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary method of storing data in the glass?

Engraving on the surface

Using chemical etching

Creating dots inside the layers

Embedding magnetic particles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the glass's durability?

Waterproof

Resistant to magnets

Can withstand 1000 degrees Celsius

Shatterproof

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long can the data stored in the glass potentially last?

300 years

3,000 years

30,000 years

300,000,000 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the information density of the glass compared to?

A USB drive

A Blu-ray disc

A CD

A DVD