D31 - Invention & Innovation, Challenges & Opportunities
Q.1
When comparing inventors to innovators, who does Dr. Rashidi cite as an example of an innovator?
Steve Bezos
Thomas Edison
Steve Jobs
Albert Einstein
Q.2
The high speed train in Japan that Dr. Rashidi spoke about overcame its “booming sound” problem by _____.
slowing down as it enters tunnels
changing it’s nose shape to match that of a kingfisher bird’s beak
adding outward-blowing fans into the tunnels to filter out the rush of air creating the sound
adding speakers to the tunnels that played audio of the opposite frequency of the “boom sound”
Q.3
What does Dr. Rashidi consider the ultimate source of energy for our planet?
the sun
natural gas
coal
water
Q.4
Which of these is NOT a challenge that Dr. Rashidi highlighted in wind power systems?
they are eye-sores
noise
blade fatigue
gearbox failures
Q.5
Where did Cleveland State University Install and experimental wind turbine in 2012?
Progressive Field Ballpark
Cleveland Browns Stadium
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame