The Ariane 5 Satellite Launch Vehicle Failed Because

question 18

Multiple Choice

The Ariane 5 satellite launch vehicle failed because

• A) a faulty on-board computer caused the other computers in the network to crash repeatedly.
• B) a bad sensor fed faulty information into the flight control computer, causing it to fail.
• C) the rocket's on-board computer sent back faulty information to ground control, causing the human controllers to destroy the rocket.
• D) code that worked correctly on the Ariane 4 failed on the Ariane 5.
• E) a software failure caused the rocket to self-destruct when in actuality the rocket's flight was going perfectly.

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Definitions:

Facial-Feedback Hypothesis

The theory that facial movements can influence emotional experiences.

Muscular Movements

The actions and activities produced by the contraction and relaxation of muscle groups in the body, allowing for motion, posture maintenance, and the manipulation of objects.

Corresponding Emotion

An emotional response that is directly related to, or caused by, a specific event, action, or thought.

Facial-Feedback Hypothesis

The theory that suggests the act of expressing a facial emotion can cause the emotional experience itself, such as smiling leading to feelings of happiness.