DIY Jet Engine Construction and Challenges

DIY Jet Engine Construction and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Design

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explores the construction and testing of a DIY jet engine. It begins with an introduction to turbojet engines, followed by a step-by-step guide to building a jet engine using metal parts and 3D printing. The creator constructs a combustion chamber and tests the engine's functionality by attaching it to a skateboard. After initial tests, modifications are made to improve performance. The video concludes with reflections on the project and future plans, including a humorous narrative about retrieving a stolen mustache from Mars.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the turbine in a turbojet engine?

To cool the engine

To compress the incoming air

To spin the compressor

To ignite the fuel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material was used to construct the body of the DIY jet engine?

Steel pipes

Aluminum sheets

Plastic bottles

Butane canisters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was 3D printing chosen for the compressor in the DIY jet engine?

It is easier to assemble

It is more durable

The compressor stays in the cold part of the engine

It is cheaper than metal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the annular combustion chamber in a jet engine?

To reduce engine noise

To slow down and pressurize air for efficient combustion

To cool the exhaust gases

To increase air intake

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced when creating the combustion chamber?

Finding the right fuel

Designing the compressor

Cooling the engine

Building a spot welder

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial test method for the DIY jet engine's thrust?

Calculating fuel consumption

Measuring exhaust temperature

Attaching it to a skateboard

Using a load cell

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the initial jet engine test on the skateboard?

The skateboard moved quickly

The engine overheated

The engine failed to start

The skateboard moved slowly

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