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Astronaut reaction speed
This activity includes a game-based approach to measuring reaction speed. Fast reflexes are vital to astronauts who may need to deal with rapidly escalating incidents and high-speed projectiles.
The effect of distraction on reaction speed is investigated – students collect multiple readings and take averages, discussing the validity of results.
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