Star Wars Science and Engineering

Once Anakin became Darth Vader, he is part man, part machine. In the real world, he is a/an

• robot

• cyborg

• android

• organism

The speeder bikes on Endor use repulsorlift levitation to overcome what real-world force?

• Electromagnetism

• Strong Force

• Weak Force

• Gravity

Princess Leia sent a hologram message to Obi-Wan Kenobi. This technology also exists on Earth.

• True

• False

NASA space shuttles are equipped with hyperdrives, allowing them to travel through hyperspace.

• True

• False

The WA-7 waitress droid uses this simple machine to travel between customers in Dex’s Diner.

• Lever

• Inclined plane

• Wheel and axle

• Wedge

Which of the following podracer technologies has not yet been invented here on Earth?

• Dual-engine technology

• Central cockpits

• Anti-gravity technology

• Sturdy construction

Scientists on Earth can wire a 'control-by-thought' prosthetic hand, similar to Luke’s hand.

• True

• False

The Death Star's reactor core creates vast energy from nuclear fusion. In the real world, this is not feasible as ...

• this requires too much space.

• this requires temperatures higher than we can create.

• this requires temperatures lower than we can create.

• this requires materials that are toxic to humans.