Apollo 1 Incident Analysis

Apollo 1 Incident Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video covers the Apollo 1 test at Cape Kennedy, Florida, where the crew prepared for a non-hazardous test of the command module. Despite communication issues, the test proceeded until a voltage surge led to a catastrophic fire inside the capsule. The fire, fueled by pure oxygen, resulted in the tragic loss of the crew. The analysis revealed that the spacecraft's design inadvertently created a highly combustible environment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the Apollo 1 crew as they prepared for the test?

Ensuring the rocket was fueled

Spending time with family

Completing the test quickly

Communicating with ground control

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the test considered non-hazardous?

The rocket was not fueled

The crew was not inside the capsule

The test was conducted on the ground

The capsule was not pressurized

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused delays and frustration during the test?

Fueling issues

Technical malfunctions

Communication problems

Weather conditions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Grissom do in response to the delays?

He left the capsule

He expressed his annoyance

He requested a break

He called for technical support

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial indication of a problem in the capsule?

A loss of communication

A sudden drop in temperature

A surge of voltage

A loud explosion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take from the first alarm to radio silence?

17 seconds

30 seconds

10 seconds

1 minute

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the temperature inside the capsule during the fire?

800 degrees

1,000 degrees

1,200 degrees

1,500 degrees

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