What is the primary force that propels a solar sail?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sunlight
Gravity
Wind
Magnetic fields
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do photons transfer momentum to solar sails?
By creating a magnetic field
Through radiation pressure
By having mass
Through gravitational pull
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material do pulsed plasma thrusters use to create plasma?
Hydrogen
Helium
Teflon
Water
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key advantage of pulsed plasma thrusters for CubeSats?
Fast acceleration
High thrust
Simplicity and safety
Low power consumption
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which propulsion method uses microwaves to generate plasma?
Cold gas propulsion
Chemical propulsion
Electron cyclotron resonance
Solar sails
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major challenge of using electron cyclotron resonance for CubeSats?
High fuel consumption
Complexity of managing microwaves
Lack of available gas
Inability to generate thrust
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the VASIMR engine's primary method of propulsion?
Chemical reactions
Solar sails
Cold gas
Plasma jets
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