Solar Impulse: Aviation and Sustainability

The video discusses the Solar Impulse, the first fully solar-powered airplane capable of flying day and night. It highlights the plane's design, features, and the challenges it faces, such as limited power and weather constraints. Despite these, Solar Impulse serves as a proof of concept for future aviation technologies. The video also covers the environmental benefits of solar aviation and the team's plans for a global flight in 2015. The discussion emphasizes the need for innovation in aviation to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.

What is the primary power source for the Solar Impulse airplane?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

• Fossil fuels

Who were the creators of the Solar Impulse?

• Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos

• Andre Borberg and Bertran Picard

• Wright brothers

• Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh

Approximately how many solar cells are built into the wings of the Solar Impulse?

• 1,200

• 12,000

• 120,000

• 1,200,000

What is the horsepower output of the Solar Impulse's engines?

• 200 horsepower

• 50 horsepower

• 100 horsepower

• 10 horsepower

Which of the following is a limitation of the Solar Impulse?

• It can fly through clouds

• It can take off in windy conditions

• The pilot must wear an oxygen mask

• The cockpit is heated and pressurized

What is one of the benefits of the Solar Impulse's design for future aviation?

• Higher carbon emissions

• More energy-efficient flight techniques

• Heavier aircraft materials

• Increased fuel consumption

What is the planned future achievement for the Solar Impulse in 2015?

• Flying to the moon

• Flying around the world

• Reaching the North Pole

• Crossing the Atlantic Ocean

How much fuel does a 747 use every second it is in the air?

• One gallon

• Half a gallon

• Three gallons

• Two gallons

What is the environmental impact of a flight from New York to LA in terms of carbon dioxide?

• Three tons

• Half a ton

• Two tons

• One ton

What is the main goal of the Solar Impulse project?

• To build larger airplanes

• To promote renewable energy in aviation

• To increase aviation speed

• To reduce aviation costs