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The video explains the precision and stability of the Laser Atlas, which can focus on a silver dollar from 28 miles away. This stability is crucial for measuring Earth's height from space. Atlas uses a beam steering mechanism to maintain focus and compensates for thermal changes in orbit to prevent beam bending.

What is the distance at which the Laser Atlas can maintain focus on a silver dollar?

• 10 miles

• 28 miles

• 50 miles

• 100 miles

Why is the stability of the Laser Atlas important?

• To measure the Earth's temperature

• To measure the Earth's height from space

• To track satellites

• To communicate with other planets

What mechanism does the Laser Atlas use to ensure stability?

• Magnetic levitation

• Hydraulic dampers

• Beam steering mechanism

• Gyroscopic stabilization

What does the beam steering mechanism compensate for?

• Wind resistance

• Thermal changes in orbit

• Gravitational pull

• Magnetic fields

What is prevented by the beam steering mechanism when the laser is directed towards Earth?

• Power loss

• Beam bending

• Signal interference

• Laser diffusion