Two Scientists Are Building a Real Star Trek 'Impulse Engine'

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the primary goal of the impulse engine inspired by Star Trek?
To explore the entire universe
To reach the nearest stars within a human lifetime
To create a new type of fuel
To travel faster than light
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What is Mach's Principle primarily concerned with?
The influence of distant matter on local phenomena
The speed of light
The expansion of the universe
The creation of black holes
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What analogy is used to explain the influence of distant matter on spacetime?
A heavy object on a trampoline
A stretched rubber band
A bouncing ball
A spinning top
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How does the Megadrive generate propulsion?
By expanding and contracting piezoelectric crystals
By using solar energy
By ejecting mass
By burning fuel
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the role of piezoelectric crystals in the Megadrive?
To create vibrations for propulsion
To cool the device
To store energy
To generate electricity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a major challenge faced by Jim Woodward in developing the Megadrive?
Lack of interest from NASA
Inability to find collaborators
Technical issues with fuel combustion
Insufficient funding and skepticism
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason for skepticism about the Megadrive's claims?
The absence of any experimental trials
The high cost of development
The controversial nature of the physics involved
The lack of a theoretical basis
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