VOICED: Electromagnetic beam a new non-lethal weapon for US military

VOICED: Electromagnetic beam a new non-lethal weapon for US military

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Science, Physics, Technology

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a new nonlethal weapon developed by the US military, which uses an electromagnetic beam to emit a heat wave. Despite being under development for 15 years, it has not been used in the field due to safety concerns. The military claims it poses no health risks, with only two minor injuries reported out of 11,000 exposures. The weapon, which can reach up to 1000 meters, is described as an invisible searchlight of radio waves. It remains a prototype but could be used for dispersing mobs and reinforcing security.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary characteristic of the US military's new nonlethal weapon?

It emits a visible light.

It releases a strong odor.

It produces a loud noise.

It emits a silent and invisible blast of heat.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the electromagnetic beam weapon been under development?

5 years

20 years

10 years

15 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What safety feature is included in the electromagnetic beam weapon?

A manual shutoff switch

An automatic shutoff after three seconds

A sound alarm

A warning light

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum range of the electromagnetic beam?

1500 meters

1000 meters

750 meters

500 meters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a potential use for the electromagnetic beam weapon?

Communicating with satellites

Lighting up areas

Reinforcing security

Cooking food