Mars Helicopter Quiz

Mars Helicopter Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges of flying a helicopter on Mars?

The presence of strong magnetic fields

The high gravity on Mars

The lack of sunlight

The thin Martian atmosphere

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Mars helicopter generate lift in the thin Martian atmosphere?

By using magnetic levitation

By using solar panels

By using jet engines

By using angled blades to create high pressure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of the Mars helicopter?

1.8 kilograms

1.2 kilograms

2.5 kilograms

3.0 kilograms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in building a model Mars helicopter?

Measuring the template

Attaching the ribbon

Cutting along the dashed lines

Folding the rotor blades

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you adjust the performance of your model Mars helicopter?

By adjusting the angle of the rotor blades

By changing the color of the paper

By adding more weight to the body

By using a different type of ribbon