How big is a nanometer?

one billionth the length of a meter

What is a benefit of using nanotechnology to fight cancer?

Nanotechnology does not harm normal cells.

the technology dealing with robots

What is the potential risk of creating materials using nanotechnology?

The molecules in the material may harm the environment.

How does an autonomous robot differ from other types of robots?

Autonomous robot can act without direct supervision.

To be classified as a robot, a machine must meet which two requirements?

Robot must get info from surroundings and do physical work

One of the challenges of nanotechnology is

finding a way to move an atom so it's placed precisely.

How do current robots differ from the ideal robot of the future?

Current R specialized; future will have universal functions

What can robotic pets do for people with special needs?

Reduce feelings of loneliness for some people

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1
How big is a nanometer?
one hundredth the length of a millimeter
one millionth the length of a meter
one tenth the length of a millimeter
one billionth the length of a meter
2
What is a benefit of using nanotechnology to fight cancer?
allows scientists 2 break laws of physics 2 make medicines.
Nanotechnology delivers cancer drugs throughout the body.
Nanotechnology does not harm normal cells.
Nanotechnology helps cool tumors to shrink them.
3
What is robotics?
the technology dealing with robots
The way robots used to be built
The way robots manipulate objects
The study of robot emotions
4
Where would you find most of today's robots?
automobile factories
hospitals
outer space
science labs
5
What is the potential risk of creating materials using nanotechnology?
The molecules in the material may not be stable.
The materials may not be safe enough for use in health care.
The molecules in the material may harm the environment.
The materials may not be small enough for use.
6
The most common kind of robot used in industry is the
autonomous robot
robotic surgeon
guide robot
robotic arm
7
People have used the term robot for
thousands of years
less than 10 years
less than 100 years
hundreds of years
8
How does an autonomous robot differ from other types of robots?
Autonomous robot can act without direct supervision.
Autonomous robot performs complex physical work.
Autonomous robot requires human supervisor.
Autonomous robot gathers info from its surroundings.
9
Scientists use nanotechnology to tag chromosomes with which one of the following?
nanoshells
nanotropes
nanopores
nanocrystals
10
To be classified as a robot, a machine must meet which two requirements?
Robot must give info to surroundings and do physical work
Robot must get info from surroundings and do physical work
Robot must get information from surroundings & have emotions
Robot must do physical work and have emotions.
11
One of the challenges of nanotechnology is
building a robot large enough to move billions of atoms
making material that doesn't have 2 obey the laws of physics
making the raw materials for nanotechnology more affordable.
finding a way to move an atom so it's placed precisely.
12
How do current robots differ from the ideal robot of the future?
Current R specialized; future will have universal functions
Current require humans; future won't require humans
Current don't require humans; future will require humans
Current have universal functions; future will be specialized
13
What form of carbon is shown?
amorphous carbon
graphite
diamond
carbon nanotube
14
What can robotic pets do for people with special needs?
Do almost everything a human can do
Fix special meals
Hold a conversation with people
Reduce feelings of loneliness for some people
15
What does this robot explore?
the ocean floor
the Moon's surface
another planet
volcanoes

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