Ship Descent and Structural Failure

Ship Descent and Structural Failure

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video tutorial simulates a ship's collision with an iceberg, leading to flooding and structural collapse. It details the sequence of events from the initial impact to the ship's final descent and impact with the ocean floor. The simulation highlights the effects of flooding on the ship's stability, the collapse of the superstructure, and the eventual breaking and sinking of the ship.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years are mentioned at the beginning of the video?

10 years

15 years

20 years

25 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What speed does the ship go after sideswiping the iceberg?

26 knots

20 knots

22 knots

24 knots

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the first five compartments after the collision?

They flood and equalize quickly

They remain intact

They explode

They catch fire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate port list angle observed?

5 degrees

7 degrees

9 degrees

11 degrees

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What starts to collapse at the base during the superstructure collapse?

The propellers

The funnels

The stern

The bow

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the bow after it separates from the stern?

It floats

It explodes

It plunges straight down

It drifts away

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is observed when the stern rises?

It sinks immediately

It tilts slightly

It goes almost vertical

It remains stable

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