[9 Science Questions] Misconceptions in movies

Misconceptions in Film of Science Related Phenomenon Name _______________________

Each of this questions represents a false representation of the way things are in space versus our Earth bound interpretations. For each question in turn write down what you think is the BEST answer to each question. Please give a full explanation with details.

The Martian

1. Matt making water from rocket fuel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFYjVsV4r0Y

What alternatives does Matt have to make water on Mars so he is not blown up? Explain. (He is using Hydrazine rocket fuel to “extract” water from. It is very explosive.)

2. Sand Storm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0V-kqIe4pw

What is wrong with the “science “of this Mars sequence where Matt gets “blow away”? Explain in some detail.

3. Space Explosions

What could be in error in both these explosions in space? Explain.

a) Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQJZ3V4N8q0

b) Fire Sound (1:25 – 2:20 min.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctCm9MnbolA

4. The Dark Side of the Moon

We discuss and write about the dark side of the Moon. What is the true nature of this hidden side? Explain.

5. Indiana Jones https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=18&v=Arib8uWMWsM

You’ll need to watch the entire sequence.

The problem here is?

6. Gravity https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=DYDaIyfitn8 (watch 15sec to 2 min)

Discuss ---- Why let go? Why hold on? (Orbit, Gravity, etc.)

7. Speed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKJa-KQNjQU (0 to 1.5min)

Can this Bus really make it? Why not? (explain your choice)

8. The Day after Tomorrow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjMmDsycHC0

Problems with this scene?

9. Moonraker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIHSxLYzc6Q

Outline at least two major problems with this scene?