Japanese researchers design space elevator

Japanese researchers design space elevator

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the construction of a space elevator using a high-strength steel cable with carbon nanotubes. It includes plans to deploy satellites that will connect to the cable and measure 10 cm on each side. The elevator will consist of six oval-shaped cars, each 18 meters long and 7.2 meters wide. Cameras attached to the satellites will record the elevator's movement in space.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary material considered for the high-strength steel cable?

Carbon Nanotube

Copper

Aluminum

Titanium

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate size of the satellites planned to be released?

10 centimeters on each side

5 centimeters on each side

10 meters on each side

1 meter on each side

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many oval-shaped cars make up the space elevator?

7

6

5

4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of each car in the space elevator?

15 meters

22 meters

18 meters

20 meters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the cameras attached to the satellites?

To communicate with ground stations

To record the elevator's movement in space

To monitor weather conditions

To capture images of Earth