Spacecraft Power Systems

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Which type of spacecraft power system is most commonly used?

  1. Solar Arrays

  2. Batteries

  3. Fuel Cells

  4. Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar arrays are the most commonly used spacecraft power system because they are lightweight, efficient, and reliable. They convert sunlight into electricity, which can be used to power the spacecraft's systems.

What is the main advantage of using solar arrays for spacecraft power?

  1. They are lightweight

  2. They are efficient

  3. They are reliable

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solar arrays are lightweight, efficient, and reliable, making them the ideal choice for spacecraft power systems.

What is the main disadvantage of using solar arrays for spacecraft power?

  1. They are only effective in sunlight

  2. They are expensive to manufacture

  3. They are susceptible to damage from space radiation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solar arrays are only effective in sunlight, they are expensive to manufacture, and they are susceptible to damage from space radiation.

What type of spacecraft power system is used to provide backup power?

  1. Solar Arrays

  2. Batteries

  3. Fuel Cells

  4. Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Batteries are used to provide backup power for spacecraft in case the solar arrays are unable to generate enough electricity.

What is the main advantage of using batteries for spacecraft power?

  1. They can provide power even in the absence of sunlight

  2. They are lightweight

  3. They are efficient

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main advantage of using batteries for spacecraft power is that they can provide power even in the absence of sunlight.

What is the main disadvantage of using batteries for spacecraft power?

  1. They are heavy

  2. They have a limited lifespan

  3. They are expensive to manufacture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Batteries are heavy, have a limited lifespan, and are expensive to manufacture.

What type of spacecraft power system is used to generate electricity from nuclear decay?

  1. Solar Arrays

  2. Batteries

  3. Fuel Cells

  4. Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) use nuclear decay to generate electricity. They are used on spacecraft that are too far from the sun to use solar arrays.

What is the main advantage of using RTGs for spacecraft power?

  1. They can provide power for long periods of time

  2. They are lightweight

  3. They are efficient

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main advantage of using RTGs for spacecraft power is that they can provide power for long periods of time without the need for refueling.

What is the main disadvantage of using RTGs for spacecraft power?

  1. They are heavy

  2. They are expensive to manufacture

  3. They produce radioactive waste

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

RTGs are heavy, expensive to manufacture, and produce radioactive waste.

What type of spacecraft power system is used to generate electricity from the chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen?

  1. Solar Arrays

  2. Batteries

  3. Fuel Cells

  4. Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fuel cells use the chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity. They are used on spacecraft that require high levels of power.

What is the main advantage of using fuel cells for spacecraft power?

  1. They are lightweight

  2. They are efficient

  3. They can provide high levels of power

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fuel cells are lightweight, efficient, and can provide high levels of power.

What is the main disadvantage of using fuel cells for spacecraft power?

  1. They require a supply of hydrogen and oxygen

  2. They are expensive to manufacture

  3. They are susceptible to damage from space radiation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fuel cells require a supply of hydrogen and oxygen, they are expensive to manufacture, and they are susceptible to damage from space radiation.

Which spacecraft power system is used on the International Space Station?

  1. Solar Arrays

  2. Batteries

  3. Fuel Cells

  4. Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Space Station uses solar arrays to generate electricity.

Which spacecraft power system is used on the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. Solar Arrays

  2. Batteries

  3. Fuel Cells

  4. Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope uses solar arrays to generate electricity.

Which spacecraft power system is used on the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft?

  1. Solar Arrays

  2. Batteries

  3. Fuel Cells

  4. Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft use Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators to generate electricity.

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