Minefield Experiment Analysis

The video tutorial demonstrates an experiment involving the S35 anti-personnel mine. Stephen Bull leads a team of assistants to set up a minefield using dummy mines that release colored clouds instead of explosions. The experiment aims to test if it's possible to cross a minefield unharmed. Two groups participate: one plants the mines, and the other attempts to cross without prior knowledge of the mines' locations. The experiment highlights the dangers of minefields, as two mines are triggered shortly after entering the field, illustrating the potential harm in real scenarios.

What is the diameter of the S35 anti-personnel mine?

• Six inches

• Four inches

• Eight inches

• Ten inches

What was the weight required to trigger the pressure fuse mechanism of the S35 mine?

• Seven pounds

• Five pounds

• Six pounds

• Four pounds

What is the purpose of the dummy mines used in the experiment?

• To test new fuse mechanisms

• To make loud noises

• To create a colored cloud

• To simulate real explosions

How are the mines spaced in the experiment?

• 5 feet apart in both width and length

• 3 feet apart in width and 5 feet in length

• 5 feet apart in width and 3 feet in length

• 3 feet apart in both width and length

What was the main objective of dividing the assistants into two groups?

• To see if the mines could be detected

• To test different types of mines

• To train them in mine detection

• To determine if the minefield could be crossed safely

What was the reaction of the participants when the mines went off?

• They were prepared and calm

• They were surprised and startled

• They ignored the explosions

• They immediately left the field

What would have been the likely outcome if real mines were used?

• Minimal damage

• Severe harm to everyone

• Only minor injuries

• No harm at all