Percy Spencer — Questions and answers

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What happened to Percy Spencer's chocolate bar when he stood near an active magnetron?

Choices

  1. It melted from an unseen force. ✓
  2. It was eaten by a friend.
  3. It got lost in his pocket.
  4. It turned into a new invention.

Answer: It melted from an unseen force.

From page 1

How did Percy Spencer mostly learn about complex electrical systems?

Choices

  1. By attending high school and college.
  2. Through self-study and on-the-job training. ✓
  3. By reading many books in a library.
  4. From his parents who were engineers.

Answer: Through self-study and on-the-job training.

From page 2

How did Percy Spencer impress everyone at Raytheon?

Choices

  1. He had the most college degrees.
  2. He always told the funniest jokes.
  3. He was amazing at solving problems and making things better. ✓
  4. He brought the best snacks to work.

Answer: He was amazing at solving problems and making things better.

From page 3

What did Percy Spencer help Raytheon produce much more of during World War II?

Choices

  1. Chocolate bars for soldiers.
  2. Radar components called magnetrons. ✓
  3. New types of airplanes.
  4. Radio shows for entertainment.

Answer: Radar components called magnetrons.

From page 4

What kind of work environment did Percy Spencer encourage during the war?

Choices

  1. A quiet place where everyone worked alone.
  2. A place where people could quickly try new ideas and solve problems. ✓
  3. A place where only engineers were allowed to share ideas.
  4. A strict place where new ideas were not allowed.

Answer: A place where people could quickly try new ideas and solve problems.

From page 5

What surprising thing did Percy Spencer find in his pocket near the radar set in 1945?

Choices

  1. A brand new toy.
  2. A very cold ice pack.
  3. A chocolate bar that had melted from unseen energy. ✓
  4. A note from a friend.

Answer: A chocolate bar that had melted from unseen energy.

From page 6

What two foods did Percy Spencer experiment with right after noticing his chocolate bar had melted?

Choices

  1. Apples and bananas.
  2. Popcorn kernels and an egg. ✓
  3. Bread and cheese.
  4. Cookies and milk.

Answer: Popcorn kernels and an egg.

From page 7

How many patents did Percy Spencer have by the end of his life?

Choices

  1. Over 30.
  2. Over 100.
  3. Over 300. ✓
  4. Over 1000.

Answer: Over 300.

From page 10