Here you’ll find the Final Jeopardy clue for Thursday, November 7, 2024. As a rare five-time Jeopardy champion with a strong total of $135,002, Greg Jolin has benefited from fairly easy Final Jeopardy clues and being uncatchable heading into the segment. We’ll see if he can continue his streak from yesterday’s match as he faces private tutor Sammy Sanchez from Missouri and journalist Susan Stumme from Virginia. Here are the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 11/7/2024, in addition to the wagers and the winner of the match.
Final Jeopardy Question for November 7
The Final Jeopardy question for November 7, 2024 is in the category of “1960s Inventions” and has the following clue:
Poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide was 1st invented to re-inforce radial tires but the lifesaving polymer aka this would have many uses
If you’re looking for the right answer, it’s been placed at the end of this article so that it isn’t spoiled on the spot.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for November 7
In a shock, Susan came from behind to become the new Jeopardy champion on November 7. All three contestants had enough in the bank to possibly win the match outright.
Susan was the only contestant to answer the Final Jeopardy question correctly. This catapulted her score from $9,600 to $12,600 after winning a wagered $3,000.
Unfortunately for Greg, he had a pair of incorrect responses in the second round, leaving with him $12,200. He also guessed “styrofoam” in Final Jeopardy, dropping his total by $7,001. He ended up in second place with $5,199.
Sammy went for the win with his $12,001 wager, but he also couldn’t come up with the right answer, guessing “WD 40.” His score dropped from $12,400 to $399 for third place.
Final Jeopardy Answer for November 7
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on November 7, 2024 is “What is Kevlar?’”
Kevlar was created in 1965 by Stephania Kwolek at Dupont as a high-strength synthetic fiber. It’s most commonly known for being used in bulletproof vests as a replacement for nylon as well as protective padding in suits for motorcycling, fencing, and speed skating. Many versions of Kevlar have been synthesized since, and its varieties are used in everything from cables and tires, to armor and aerospace applications.