Solar plane completes Spain to Morocco flight

The video discusses an aircraft weighing under 2 tons with a 60-meter wingspan, slightly larger than a Boeing 747. It is powered by 12,000 solar cells that charge four engines, allowing for energy storage for night flights. The Madrid to Rabat flight served as a rehearsal for a planned round-the-world flight in 2014.

What is the wingspan of the solar-powered aircraft compared to a Boeing 747?

• Slightly larger than a Boeing 747

• Equal to a Boeing 747

• Smaller than a Boeing 747

• Twice the size of a Boeing 747

How many solar cells are used to power the aircraft?

• 1,200

• 1,200,000

• 12,000

• 120,000

What is the primary function of the solar cells during daylight?

• To provide navigation data

• To cool the aircraft

• To charge the plane's engines

• To power the aircraft's lights

What was the purpose of the Madrid to Rabat flight?

• To transport passengers

• To rehearse for a round-the-world flight

• To test new solar technology

• To set a new speed record

In which year was the round-the-world flight planned?

• 2012

• 2015

• 2013

• 2014