One Step Further: My Story of Math, the Moon, and a Lifelong...

Who is the main author of "One Step Further: My Story of Math, the Moon, and a Lifelong Mission"?

• Neil Armstrong

• Katherine Johnson

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

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What is one of the main ideas of Katherine Johnson's story?

• The importance of art in space exploration

• The role of mathematics in achieving space missions

• The history of ancient civilizations

• The development of modern technology

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Explain the concept of trajectory as used in space missions.

• A straight line between two points

• The path followed by an object moving through space

• A circle around the Earth

• A random movement in space

In what historical context did Katherine Johnson work at NASA?

• During the American Civil War

• During the Space Race between the USA and the USSR

• During World War I

• During the Industrial Revolution

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How did Katherine Johnson's problem-solving strategies contribute to the success of space missions?

• By designing new spacecraft

• By accurately calculating flight paths and trajectories

• By inventing new communication devices

• By training astronauts

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What mathematical concept is essential for calculating the trajectory of a spacecraft?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Geometry

• Multiplication

Summarize how Katherine Johnson's work has impacted real-life applications today.

• It has no impact on today's technology.

• It helped develop GPS technology and satellite communications.

• It only influenced the fashion industry.

• It was only relevant during the 1960s.

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Identify a key figure who worked alongside Katherine Johnson at NASA.

• Thomas Edison

• John Glenn

• Marie Curie

• Nikola Tesla

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Describe a real-life situation where problem-solving skills similar to Katherine Johnson's might be used.

• Solving a crossword puzzle

• Planning a road trip using a map

• Painting a picture

• Writing a poem

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What was a significant challenge Katherine Johnson faced in her career?

• Lack of interest in mathematics

• Gender and racial discrimination

• Difficulty in learning new languages

• Fear of flying

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