Can a Motor run on BEANS?

Can a Motor run on BEANS?

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Science, Engineering, Business, Architecture, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

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The video explores the effects of gallium on a motorcycle engine by applying it to the engine oil and spark plug area. Despite previous successes with bicycles and scooters, the motorcycle remains unaffected. The experiment then shifts to using baked beans as engine oil, resulting in engine failure after 12 minutes. The analysis reveals that gallium's ineffectiveness may be due to the aluminum alloy used, while the beans caused friction issues. The video concludes with a humorous take on the experiments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the gallium experiment on the motorcycle?

The motorcycle broke down immediately

The motorcycle's engine caught fire

The motorcycle showed no signs of damage

The motorcycle's speed increased

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial plan for testing gallium on the motorcycle?

To apply it on the tires

To coat the entire motorcycle with it

To mix it with gasoline

To place it in the engine oil and spark plug area

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual substance was used to replace the motorcycle's oil in the second experiment?

Sand

Baked beans

Milk

Water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the motorcycle run with beans instead of oil?

12 minutes and 43 seconds

1 hour

5 minutes

30 minutes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main cause of the motorcycle engine's failure in the beans experiment?

The beans clogged the fuel line

The engine overheated

The lack of oil caused friction between the piston and cylinder walls

The beans reacted chemically with the engine

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was discovered about the gallium's effect on the motorcycle engine?

It melted the engine parts

It caused the engine to run smoother

It had no effect due to the type of aluminum used

It completely destroyed the engine

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What conclusion was drawn about the use of beans in the motorcycle engine?

Beans had no significant impact on the engine

Beans caused the engine to explode

Beans improved engine performance

Beans increased fuel efficiency