To Fly

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What is the speed of light?

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The speed of light is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (186,282 miles per second) in a vacuum.

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What is the speed of sound?

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The speed of sound is approximately 343 meters per second (1,125 feet per second) in air at room temperature.

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What is the sound barrier?

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The sound barrier refers to the point at which an object travels faster than the speed of sound.

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What is the light barrier?

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The light barrier is the theoretical limit that prevents objects with mass from traveling at or faster than the speed of light.

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What was the greatest achievement in flight according to 'To Fly'?

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The launch of Voyager 2.

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Who were the Wright Brothers?

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The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were aviation pioneers who are credited with inventing and building the first successful airplane.

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What does 'foresight' mean?

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Foresight is the ability to predict or plan for future events.

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What does 'prescient' mean?

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Prescient means having knowledge of events before they take place; foresight.

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What does 'naivete' mean?

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Naivete refers to a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocence.

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What is the significance of the Apollo 11 lunar landing?

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The Apollo 11 lunar landing was the first time humans landed on the Moon, marking a significant achievement in space exploration.