Star Wars: Assumptions of Outer Space

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In the discussion, participants analyze a test question regarding the portrayal of outer space in Star Wars. Key points include the assumptions about visibility and sound in space, with options A (seeing light) and B (hearing sound) being debated. The consensus leans towards the idea that a knowledgeable viewer would recognize the inaccuracies in sound propagation in a vacuum, while acknowledging that communication through radios (option C) is plausible. There is also a critique of the question's wording, suggesting it could be clearer. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the tension between cinematic storytelling and scientific accuracy in science fiction.
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This was one of my test questions today. Read it carefully.

A viewer knowledgeable in the science of fiction watching Star Wars can safely assume that:

A) The rebel heroes can see the light of an explosion in outer space.
B) The rebel heroes can hear the sound of an explosion outer space.
C) The rebel heroes can talk to each other through radios in outer space.
D) A and B
E) A and C
 
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What about it? Sounds like you are supposed to pick the answer that someone "knowlegable in science" would pick. (Though I agree that it could have been worded better.)
 
What did you choose?
 
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