Tag Archives: detection

ET visits Mars first: what would it need to monitor for the best chance of finding either rover?

I’m guessing the chances of them finding our probes might be astronomical. But if there are objective reasons for finding the areas of “scientific interest” that we’ve chosen to explore, that would bring them closer to the same general region of the planet. What sorts of observations would they need to make to uncover our by-then ancient probes? Would simple metal detection work? Density scans of the dunes that show something the density of hardened rubber (tires)? What would be the easiest way for them to detect such a thing?

I guess a secondary question might be that if there -is- a practical answer, might that be something -we- would want to consider watching for, so long as it doesn’t take too much time, energy or effort away from more likely studies?

ET visits Mars first: what would it need to monitor for the best chance of finding either rover?

I’m guessing the chances of them finding our probes might be astronomical. But if there are objective reasons for finding the areas of “scientific interest” that we’ve chosen to explore, that would bring them closer to the same general region of the planet. What sorts of observations would they need to make to uncover our by-then ancient probes? Would simple metal detection work? Density scans of the dunes that show something the density of hardened rubber (tires)? What would be the easiest way for them to detect such a thing?

I guess a secondary question might be that if there -is- a practical answer, might that be something -we- would want to consider watching for, so long as it doesn’t take too much time, energy or effort away from more likely studies?

Is there a material that I can cover a metal object with to prevent it from detection from a metal detector?

I know that if you bury the object extremely deep in sand, debris, etc., that the metal detector may fail to pick it up, but is there a material that actually blocks or diverts the electromagnetic waves of the metal object?
I’m in 9th grade, and I’m just trying to get advice/help on my Science project. No, I’m not a terrorist, and no, I’m not trying to get past airport security, so if anyone knows anything about this, please help me out.

there is a potential diff btw d metal that ejects d electrons and d detection device, such dat d detector?

there is a potential diff btw d metal that ejects d electrons and d detection device, such dat d detector is at a lower potential than d metal. d electrons slow down as they go 4rm higher 2 lower electric potential; since they must overcome a potential diff 2 reach d detector. 2 reach d detector, the initial k.E of an ejected electron must be greater than or = d amt of energy it will lose by moving thru d potential diff. 4 d incident light to cause the ejection of an electron, the light must impart a certain amt of energy to the electron to overcome the forces that constrain it within d metal. . Diff metals will have diff values for phi. 4 an electron to reach the detector, the light must impart enough energy for the electron 2 overcome both the function & d stopping potential. suppose dat d light carries energy E_light. what is d max stopping potential dat can b applied while allowing electrons to reach the detector?
Express your answer in terms e, E_light, and phi.

Plastic guns with wooden bullets and metal detectors?

Where can I purchase a plastic gun. I’ve read the KGB used these back in the day with bullets made of plastic, wood or clay to avoid detection?