
Exploring the Science Behind Tanker Car Implosions

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6th - 10th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of the implosion of the tanker car?
External impact
Pressure differential
Temperature increase
Chemical reaction
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the metal can when air is pumped out of it?
It expands
It remains the same
It implodes
It explodes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is hot water poured into the can during the experiment?
To increase the weight of the can
To create steam inside the can
To cool the can
To clean the can
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS3-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the steam inside the can as it cools?
It condenses back to water
It evaporates
It remains steam
It expands
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of sealing the can while it is still hot and then allowing it to cool?
The can remains unchanged
The can implodes
The can explodes
The can melts
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS3-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between the small-scale and large-scale experiments?
The material used
The size and structural strength of the container
The type of liquid used
The temperature of the water
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of scaling up the experiment to a 55-gallon drum?
To increase the difficulty
To use a different material
To see if the same principle applies on a larger scale
To test a different principle
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