Curiosity rover zaps martian rock to test equipment

The video tutorial explains the process of analyzing a rock labeled Coronation using the rover's Chemcam unit. Positioned 2.5 meters away, the unit fires 30 pulses of infrared light at the rock. Spectroscopy is then employed to observe the resulting sparks, which helps in identifying the different elements present in the rock.

What is the name of the rock mentioned in the video?

• Celebration

• Commencement

• Inauguration

• Coronation

How far is the rock from the rover?

• 4.5 meters

• 3.5 meters

• 2.5 meters

• 1.5 meters

How many pulses of infrared light does the Chemcam unit use?

• 10 pulses

• 40 pulses

• 20 pulses

• 30 pulses

What technique is used to observe the sparks created by the Chemcam?

• Tomography

• Microscopy

• Spectroscopy

• Radiography

What is the purpose of using spectroscopy in this context?

• To identify the elements in the rock

• To determine the rock's color

• To measure the rock's temperature

• To calculate the rock's weight