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Answer the following questions:
1. What is a pico-Kelvin?
2. Why does the lab have to be in space?
3. What is Quantum Mechanics?
4. Why would NASA spend time and money on this project? What is its value?
5. Why do you think NASA would announce this experiment? Why not just do the experiment without the publicity?
Pico-kelvin is a mere ten billionth of a degree above absolute zero. The lab is in space because of the unnaturally cold temperatures. Quantum Mechanics is a branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale. NASA is launching this project for the use of studying ultra cold Quantum gases in microgravity.
ReplyDelete~Taylor Burge
1. Pico-Kelvin is a temperature measurement above absolute zero.
ReplyDelete2. It has to been in space because of it's not attainable on land and space has much colder temperatures.
3. A branch of physics that describes light and matter on an atomic scale.
4. It'll gain the US more knowledge about quantum physics and absolute zero that no one else has access to yet.
5. Maybe to tell people that NASA is still doing things and are contributing to the knowledge of space.
~Celena Miller
-Ava Travis 5/6
ReplyDelete1. A pico-Kelvin is a ten billionth of a degree above absolute zero.
2. The lab has to be in space because it is difficult to replicate these types of conditions on Earth and space reveals the wave nature of atoms.
3. Quantum Mechanics is a branch of physic that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4. To be able to study ultra-cold quantum gases. It value is that they would be able to control ultra-cold atoms.
5.I believe that NASA announced the experiment to inform everybody what is out in space and that maybe it could help us somehow. I think it's a good thing that they announced it this early. More people would have been mad about not knowing about it.
mills harrison
ReplyDelete1.a measurement of temperature
2. because they have to be in the coldest place on earth
3.is a branch of physics that describes intracate and bazzare light and matter rules on the atomic scale
4.to study the ultra-cold quantam gases for many reasons it has a high value and it can be used for many things
5. so that we could know what our money is being used for and know what we are doing the publicity is good it helps people to catch up and may be even help to get suporters.
1. Pico-Kelvin is an unit of temperature.
ReplyDelete2. The low temperatures of space are unattainable at terrestrial labs.
3. A branch of physics that describes intricate light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4. They would spend time and money on this project because it will help us to understand the wave nature of neurons.
5. NASA announced this experiment because, it is a huge step in the field of Quantum Mechanics.
-Jordan Moore
Hannah Jackson
ReplyDelete1.) It is how you tell what the temperature is (like Celsius)
2.) The space's low temperature are unattainable in terrestrial laboratories, reveal the wave of nature of atoms, as well as possibly new phenomena.
3.)A brank of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4.) It will be able to conduct many exciting experiment, like aiming at studying ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity.
5.) To get people wondering what else is in the universe and what the experiments will say.
A Pico-Kelvin is a temperature measurement , one-hundred Pico-Kelvin equals around ten billionth of a degree above Absolute zero. Scientist in NASA are trying to get temperatures down to one-hundred Pico-Kelvin for experimentation. The lab that NASA is conducting these experiments in will be in space because of the difficulties of creating temperatures as low as one- hundred Pico- Kelvin on earth. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics, in quantum mechanics objects behave like particles and waves, this can make matter be two places at once. NASA may be spending time and money on this project because it may lead to even more advanced sciences, that no person has ever even thought of being possible. I think NASA may have announced this experiment because they believe that the experiment will have no problems and be a major step forward in science and people deserve to know.
ReplyDelete-Brandon Appling
Gabby Traywick, 1st
ReplyDeleteNASA is trying to make the coldest spot known in the universe. A pico-Kelvin is a point on an imaginary thermometer where thermal activity of atoms stops. Quantum Mechanics is physics that describes bizarre light and matter rules. NASA would spend time and money on this project because many experiments can be worked with it. NASA announced the experiment for publicity. NASA didn't want to just do the experiment without publicity because it wouldn't get off to a good start without it.
Kalysa Garrett
ReplyDelete1.) it is a point on an imaginary thermometer where all thermal activity of atoms theoretically halts.
2.) because thats where they pico- kelvin, the coolest spot in the universe is.
3.) it is a branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4.) so they can discover and experiment the "coolest" spot in the universe.
5.) so people can know about it, because some people are interested in it. when lifting off into space, that is something i think people would want/ need to know. it is a big part of history, if thats what you want to call it.
1. a unit on the theoretical calculator so cold that the thermal activity of atoms halts
ReplyDelete2. Because it can reach temperatures so cold they can not be reached on Earth
Earth. Also in zero gravity the experiments last longer.
3. The study of weird light and matter rules on an atomic level
4.Discoveries made could help develop new technologies. Also it's really cool.
5..Because they are trying to create hype. If people aren't interested in science they can't get any funding.
Marie Doyle
Lauren Beatty
ReplyDelete1. Unit to measure temperature
2. Space has low temperatures unattainable on land, that help show new wave nature of atoms. Absence of gravity helps experiments last longer.
3. A branch of physics that describes light and matter rules on an atomic scale
4. To see if they can form a single wave of matter. No pragmatic value is portrayed in the article.
5. They are exploring the unknown
A pico-Kelvin is a way that scientists use to measure temperature below absolute zero. The lab has to be in space because the low temperature, that cant be attained in earth laboratories, reveal the way new atoms work. Quantum Mechanics is a branch in physics that describes in depth and bizarre light and matter rules on the atomic scale. NASA is spending so much time and money on this project because they want to see how things react to being in the very cold temperatures, It's value is that it will help scientists figure out how cold temperatures affect the experiments. NASA would announce this experiment so that people will know what is going on and how there experiments affect the world. They do it with publicity because they want people to get interested in what they are doing.
ReplyDelete-Jordan Tatum
Frankie Malveo
ReplyDelete1. A pico-Kelvin is a ten billionth of a of a degree above absolute zero.
2. The experiments would last longer with the zero gravity and the temps are colder than the natural ones on earth.
3. Quatum Mechanics describes describes light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4. I think they are spending all this time and money on the project so they can do experiments they couldn't do on Earth, but, I think it has no real value and is a waste of time and money.
5. I think they announced it so they could build hype and gain support.
Pico-Kelvin is a ten billionth of a degree above zero, which is only a point on an imaginary thermometer. The lab has to be in space because space’s low temperatures allow the wave nature of atoms to show. There isn't any gravity so the experiments last longer (up to 20 seconds). Quantum Mechanics is a part of physics that describes light and matter rules on an atomic scale. NASA spends time and money on this project because researchers want to study the ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity of the ISS, because as Thompson said, "We are entering the unknown", and that's exactly why I think NASA announced this experiment. They want to get the word out and let the world know that we are on the verge of discovering something that's never been heard of before.
ReplyDelete-Katelyn Hardy
1. ten billionth of a degree above absolute zero
ReplyDelete2. conditions required are hard to replicate on earth
3. branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4. reveals the wave nature of atoms and possibly new phenomena
5. NASA could use the publicity to get more money to afford this experiment and get people on their side and supporting their ideas of discovering new things about the universe.
-Kailie Porter
A pico-Kelvin is a mere ten billionth of a degree above absolute zero- a point on an imaginary thermometer where all thermal activity theoretically stops. The lab has to be in space because scientists want to explore the characteristics and qualities of matter in conditions that are different than on Earth. Also, because there is no gravity, which lets the experiment lasts longer. Quantum Mechanics is a branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale. NASA would spend time and money on this project because researchers are aimed at studying ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity of the ISS besides other experiments. It's value is that it will show the world about quantum mechanics, and to reveal the nature of atoms. NASA would announce this experiment because they think it's interesting and would like to share it with the world. Also, because they might need some motivation/ support whether it's through words or money.
ReplyDeleteTaryn Dockery
ReplyDeleteA pico-kelvin is ten billionth of a degree above absolute zero. This experiment must take place because the lack of gravity allows the experiment to continue for up to twenty seconds longer.
Quantum mechanics is a type of physics that describes light and matter rules on an atomic scale. NASA wants to be able to conduct certain experiments that wouldn’t be possible with regular temperatures. I think NASA wants the experiment to be public so that people can know just how advanced science is right now.
Kailee Post
ReplyDelete1. A unit of temperature a mere ten billionth of a degree above absolute zero.
2. So researchers can study matter at temperatures near absolute zero, revealing the world of quantum mechanics.
3. It is a branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4. To reveal the world of quantum mechanics. We will receive more knowledge on how objects act in extremely cold temperatures.
5. For people to know what is happening, I guess. I'm not sure exactly what they expect to gain from the publicity honestly.
Abby Ingle
ReplyDelete1. a unit of temperature
2.low temperatures allow the experiments to last longer
3. Quantum physics is a branch of physics
4. to study atoms and different experiments
5. They would announce it to gain financial support.
Jane Frances Armour
ReplyDeleteA pico-Kelvin is a unit temperature. The lab has to be in space because it has lower temperatures than earth, its not capable of doing in terrestrial laboratories, the gravity lets the experiments last longer, and reveal the wave nature of atoms. Quantum Mechanics is a branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale. NASA would spend time and money on this project because they could win a noble prize and its valuable because we can learn more about atoms and their reactions to the coldest temperatures. NASA would announce this experiment to see if anyone would donate money or be a sponsor, without the publicity they may not get a lot of money to spend on doing this experiment.
A pico-Kelvin is a ten billionth of a degree above zero. Space's low tempatures are the reason for the lab to be there. Quantum mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with bizzare light and matter rules on an atomic scale. The purpose of this lab is to widen the world of quantum mechanics. It seems that NASA wants people to be interested in the lab and be awed by the thought of improving quantum mechanics.
ReplyDelete~Blake E. Lockridge
Kryana Brown
ReplyDelete1) It is a mere ten billionth of a degree above absolute zero, a point on an imaginary thermometer where all thermal activity of atoms theoretically halts.
2) Space's low temps, unattainable in terrestrial labs, and reveals the wave nature of atoms as well as the possibility of a new phenomenon.
3)A branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4)They spend a lot of time on this project because NASA will be able to conduct many exciting experiments and study objects at perhaps the lowest temps ever. The value of this experiment is really high because this could be another step for man kind or even a paradigm shift in many people's beliefs.
5) They announced this experiment to excite and please the public by giving information on future experiments maybe in hopes for gaining trust by the public. I also think that the general public will be upset if they were left in the dark on this momentous experiment.
Kryana Brown
1. Ten billionth of a degree
ReplyDelete2.Space’s low temperatures, unattainable in terrestrial laboratories, reveal the wave nature of atoms, as well as possibly new phenomena and the absence of gravity additionally allows such experiments to last longer – up to 20 seconds.
3. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4. It could tell us what limits different substances could be pushed to temperature wise
5. I think they do it so there is no controversy or any rumors of what they may be doing. -Dillon Baker
1. Pico-Kelvin is a mere ten billionth of a degree above absolute zero. A point on an imaginary thermometer where all thermal activity of atoms theoretically stops.
ReplyDelete2. The lab has to be in space because the characteristics and qualities would be difficult for them to replicate here on Earth, because of Space's low temperatures.
3. Quantum Mechanics is a branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4. NASA is spending time and money on the project because quantum physics is an unknown area in science, and who knows what it could do for life here on Earth. It's value is that it could also give them more knowledge on atoms.
5. I think they publicized because they think it will bring about new knowledge that we didn't understand before. Also, to say that they are the first ones to do this, they could get credit for it if it does a lot for science.
-Abby Cooper
kayla compton
ReplyDelete1 - -273.15 degrees Celsius
2 - so the experiments can last longer because of no gravity
3 - a branch of physics that describes intricate and bizzare light and matter rues on an atomic scale
4 - to study ultra cold quantum gasses in microgravity
5 - to get publicity and possibly money to fund or go towards the project
Luke Yarbrough 5/6
ReplyDelete1. A measurement of extremely cold temperature
2. Earth can not achieve temperatures as low as those in space
3. A branch of physics that studies light and matter rules on an atomic scale
4. This project is being funded to further our understanding of the universe and progress science. I believe that the project invaluable because the potential knowledge we will gain could quickly progress the field of physics
5. I believe that NASA needs public funding. They are no longer funded by the government and act as a regular company. If they held this as a confidential project they could never carry out the procedure.
Nikhil Singh
ReplyDeletePico-Kelvin is a mere ten billionth of a degree above 0, low temperature. The
lab must be in space because the absence of gravity allows this experiment to
last longer and space reveals the wave nature of atoms, also a possible phenomena. Quantum Mechanics is a branch of physics which describes
interesting light and matter rules on a atomic scale. NASA would spend time and
money on this project to understand quantum mechanics, it values by allowing
more experiments to be performed in different conditions in the cold atom lab.
They would announce this project to let everyone know their progression or to
allow people to know of a new possible phenomena in experiments placed in space
temperatures. They would not just do it without publicity, because then no one
would know of their progression and probably other unknown reasons.
Abby Nelson-
ReplyDeletePico Kelvin is a temperature that is drastically low, a point on the thermometer that we don't usually see. The lab is in space because space's low temperatures reveal the wave nature of atoms, and it lets the experiments last longer. Quantum Mechanics is a branch of physics that describes detailed and odd matter and light rules on an atomic scale. NASA spent time and money on this to study matter, and that is important to them because they need to find out what happens to the matter when it isn't a gas, liquid, or solid. Also, they announced this so others could try to get involved in answering many unanswered questions going on today. Without the publicity, other people wouldn't know that science is actually advancing in that subject.
1.)mere ten billionth of a degree above absolute zero
ReplyDelete2.)to push effective temperatures down to 100 pico-Kelvin, or to examine the atom behavior.
3.)physics that describes light and matter on an atomic scale
4.)studying ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity, it would allow new experiments to be tested
5.) They could reveal it so that other science organizations might be able to notice something they did not, or find another place like that to examine.
Pico-kelvin is one of the smallest units of temperature there is. Nasa is putting the lab in space for the cold temperatures and the lack of gravity. Quantum Mechanics is a branch of physics that accounts for matter at the atomic level. Nasa is spenging the funds and time on this project because it could help us further study different materials and ultimately lead to breakthroughs. The public needs to know because its dangerous for those involved and it could also be the beginning of new discoveries.
ReplyDelete~John Foster
Matthew Sloan
ReplyDelete1) Pico-Kelvin is a unit of temperature measurement. One-hundred pico-Kelvin is 10 billionth of a degree above absolute zero.
2) The lab needs to be in space because the absence of gravity allows the experiments to be conducted for a longer duration.
3) Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4) NASA spent time and money on this project to further the applications of quantum mechanics. The value is the ability to magnetically and optically control cold atoms.
5) By announcing this experiment, in my opinion, NASA hopes to obtain support for the project as well as attempting to justify the cost.
1. A billionth degree above absolute zero.
ReplyDelete2. It is coldest in space.
3. A branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4. To study the wave Matter of atoms
5. So that the public can know about it and support the project.
Demetrius Smith
P.1
Pico-Kelvin is a billionth of a degree above absolute zero. Space's low temperature, and absence of gravity will let the experiment continue longer. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that describes intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale. Also, the article says that it's a wonderland where nothing is certain. To explore the unknown, reveal the nature in atoms, search for new phenomena. They announced it for people to get interested in it and maybe raise money for it.
ReplyDelete-April McCool
A Pico-Kelvin is a unit for measuring temperature. The lab has to be in space because of it low temperatures that are unattainable on earth and the zero gravity environment that allows experiments to last longer- up to twenty seconds. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that describes intricate and strange rules of light and matter. The project will allow scientists to study Bose-Einstein Condensates at the lowest temperatures ever. NASA would announce this experiment instead of keeping it quiet because they are planning on sharing it with multiple investigators anyway and they would like to show off their cool toy so they can get more funding.
ReplyDeleteJohn McDonough
1. A Pico-Kelvin is a very cold temperature.
ReplyDelete2. Their Lab has to be in space because they are studying the coldest temperatures of the universe.
3. Quantum Mechanics are a branch of physics that describe intricate and bizarre light and matter rules on an atomic scale.
4. NASA would spend their time/money on this so that they can study and better know the universe we live in. Knowledge of our solar system is the value in this experiment.
5. NASA would announce this without publicity so people wont get worried/alarmed of their safety.
Victoria Jones