#EZScience: Taking Light Apart with the James Webb Space Telescope

#EZScience: Taking Light Apart with the James Webb Space Telescope

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Physics, Science

1st - 12th Grade

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Dr. Thomas Zee introduces the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. He discusses the Hubble backup mirror and the role of spectrographs in astronomy. The JWST's advanced features, such as its larger mirror and ability to observe colder light, allow it to explore the universe's early history and study black holes and planet atmospheres. The video highlights technological advancements from the JWST project and details its launch from French Guiana.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the James Webb Space Telescope as discussed in the introduction?

To observe the early universe

To study the surface of Mars

To explore the depths of the ocean

To replace the Hubble Space Telescope

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a spectrograph used for in astronomy?

To measure the distance between stars

To split light and analyze its composition

To detect gravitational waves

To capture images of planets

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the mirror size of the JWST compare to that of the Hubble?

JWST's mirror is smaller

JWST's mirror is larger

Hubble's mirror is twice the size of JWST's

Both mirrors are the same size

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique capability does the JWST have due to its ability to observe colder light?

It can detect radio waves

It can look back in time to the early universe

It can photograph black holes

It can measure the temperature of stars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key questions JWST aims to explore regarding galaxies?

Do galaxies have water?

Are galaxies made of dark matter?

Do early galaxies have black holes?

Do galaxies emit sound?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How will the JWST contribute to the search for extraterrestrial life?

By sending probes to other planets

By analyzing the composition of exoplanet atmospheres

By capturing images of alien spacecraft

By communicating with distant galaxies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one technological advancement that resulted from the development of the JWST?

New propulsion systems for rockets

Advanced materials for building spacecraft

Improved solar panel efficiency

Technology used by eye surgeons