What Is the Fermi Paradox

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the Fermi Paradox?

• A)Reasonable assumptions predict that a galactic civilization should have already arisen in the Milky Way. Yet, we have absolutely no evidence for it.
• B)Galactic civilizations, like ours, seem forbidden by the laws of physics.
• C)Interstellar travel is possible yet would take an infinite amount of time because of relativistic time- dilation.
• D)We would be unable to detect an Earth- like planet even at a distance of a few light years.
• E)The Drake equation predicts that there should be no intelligent life in the Milky Way. Yet, we exist.

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Definitions:

Punches And Dies

Tools used in manufacturing for cutting, shaping, or forming material by applying a force that causes the material to flow around the punch or through the die.

Gage Numbers

A numerical scale used to represent the thickness of sheet metal or the diameter of wires.

Sheet Metal Thicknesses

Measures that indicate the thickness of sheet metal materials, often gauged in millimeters or inches.

Stamping

The process of using a die to shape or cut metal into a particular form through the application of high pressure.