Hawking's Time Travel Party Insights

Hawking's Time Travel Party Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video discusses Stephen Hawking's 2009 party for time travelers, where invitations were sent after the event to test if time travel is possible. No one attended, but Hawking hoped future time travelers might visit. The video ends by questioning the feasibility of time travel.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What benefit is offered to the first 500 people who click the link in the video description?

A free online course

Two months of free access

A free e-book

A discount on a subscription

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the invitations to Stephen Hawking's party?

They were sent after the party

They were sent before the party

They were sent to everyone in Cambridge

They were sent to famous scientists

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of sending invitations after the party?

To ensure only time travelers could attend

To confuse the guests

To make it a surprise party

To save on postage costs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Hawking's time travel party?

Only scientists attended

It was canceled

No one attended

Many people attended

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Hawking hope for the future regarding his party invitations?

That they would be a historical artifact

That they would be displayed in a museum

That they would be forgotten

That future time travelers would attend

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question does the video raise about time travel?

Can time travel be commercialized?

Is time travel ethical?

Is traveling to the past possible?

Is time travel safe?