EverlyIvery Force Fields In Real Life

What is the general purpose of force fields in sci-fi shows?

• To teleport characters

• To keep characters safe

• To make characters invisible

• To give characters superpowers

Answer explanation

Force fields in sci-fi shows are generally used to keep characters safe by providing a protective barrier around them.

Which company is working on bringing force fields to real-world vehicles?

• Tesla

• Boeing

• SpaceX

• Ford

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What triggers the arc shield?

• Remote control

• An onboard sensor detecting a shock wave

• A manual switch

• Voice command

What major problem does Boeing's plasma shield face?

• It requires a lot of energy

• It's too lightweight

• It's too colorful

• It attracts animals

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What can't the plasma arc shield block?

• Sound waves

• Projectiles or shrapnel

• Shockwaves

• Lasers

Why is using plasma for shields problematic?

• It's too cold

• It's invisible

• It smells bad

• It's incredibly hot

What would a plasma shield block in addition to threats?

• All frequencies below its density threshold

• Oxygen

• Sound

• Water

What is the most likely use for the arc shield, according to one of the people who worked on the concept?

• For trapping radiation within a plasma shell

• For cooking food

• In combat situations

• As a decoration

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What issue do galactic cosmic rays and solar energetic particles pose?

• They make spaceships more durable

• They improve communication signals

• They increase the chance for different cancers

• They make space travel faster

What project uses superconducting magnets to produce a magnetic force field?

• NASA's Mars Project

• Boeing's Arc Shield

• SR2S

• The Hadron Collider

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