James Webb Space Telescope Laser-Focused Sight

James Webb Space Telescope Laser-Focused Sight

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Other, Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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The video introduces the James Webb Space Telescope, a powerful observatory set to extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope. Named after NASA's second administrator, it is the largest telescope ever sent into space, with mirrors coated in gold for optimal infrared reflectivity. Launching from French Guyana, it will orbit the sun at the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point, observing the universe with unprecedented sensitivity. The mission is a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, enabling scientists worldwide to explore the cosmos.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the James Webb Space Telescope?

To replace the Hubble Space Telescope

To monitor Earth's weather patterns

To explore the surface of Mars

To observe the birthplaces of planets, stars, and galaxies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the James Webb Space Telescope coated with a thin layer of gold?

To optimize its reflectivity in the infrared spectrum

To enhance its visibility from Earth

To reduce its weight

To protect it from space debris

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where will the James Webb Space Telescope be launched from?

Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA

French Guyana

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Cape Canaveral, USA

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Sun-Earth Lagrange point for the telescope?

It is the closest point to the sun

It provides a stable orbit for observing the universe

It is the point where the telescope will be refueled

It allows the telescope to remain stationary relative to Earth

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organizations are collaborating on the James Webb Space Telescope project?

European Space Agency and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency

NASA and the Russian Space Agency

European Space Agency and Canadian Space Agency

NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation