CLEAN: Kites pulling their weight for the environment

CLEAN: Kites pulling their weight for the environment

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Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Engineering

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial discusses the use of large kites to propel ships, significantly reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. It explains the system's secrets, including how to optimize the flight path for maximum energy efficiency. The tutorial also addresses technical challenges and solutions related to retrofitting existing ships, with insights from technicians at Spartanburg Ananda.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary benefit of using a large kite to propel ships?

Increased speed

Reduced fuel consumption

Enhanced stability

Improved navigation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much CO2 can be saved per day using the kite system in ideal conditions?

20 tons

40 tons

30 tons

10 tons

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key to the system's efficiency?

Automatic plotting of the flight path

Using larger kites

Manual control of the kite

Reducing ship weight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges mentioned in retrofitting existing ships?

Reducing ship size

Installing marker boards

Training new crew

Finding suitable kites

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is involved in solving the technical problems of the system?

Designers at the shipyard

Technicians at Spartanburg

Engineers at headquarters

Managers at the port