Gatling Gun and Its Evolution

Gatling Gun and Its Evolution

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who invented the Gatling gun, and what was its intended purpose?

Dr. Richard J. Gatling, to end large-scale combat

Thomas Edison, to revolutionize communication

Alexander Graham Bell, to improve transportation

Nikola Tesla, to enhance electrical systems

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary advantage of the multi-barrel design of the Gatling gun?

It allows for higher rates of fire without overheating

It makes the gun more portable

It reduces the weight of the gun

It increases the accuracy of the gun

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the A10 Thunderbolt 2 commonly known as, and what is its primary role?

The Hawk, for long-range bombing

The Warthog, for close air support

The Falcon, for reconnaissance

The Eagle, for air superiority

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which modern Gatling gun is known for its use in the Vietnam War and its high firing rate?

M61 Vulcan Cannon

GW 19

M134 Minigun

GAU-8 Avenger

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable feature of the M61 Vulcan Cannon used in the F-16?

It fires over 6,000 rounds per minute

It is the lightest Gatling gun

It is the most silent gun

It has the longest range