V-2 rocket explodes prior to launch during World War II; successful rocket test launch in New Mexico in 1946

V-2 rocket explodes prior to launch during World War II; successful rocket test launch in New Mexico in 1946

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The transcript discusses the development and testing of the V2 rocket during World War Two. British intelligence uncovered the manufacturing details, leading to Allied bombings that delayed the launch. Despite setbacks, Hitler eventually ordered the launch of the V2, a rocket bomb with a destructive warhead.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by the V2 rocket development team?

British intelligence uncovering secrets

Lack of resources

Technical malfunctions

Internal sabotage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the Allied bombing raids on the V2 rocket launch?

It caused the project to be abandoned

It delayed the launch by six months

It had no impact

It accelerated the launch

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the V2 rocket manufacturing site discovered by the Allies?

Berlin

Peanut Mounda

Munich

Hamburg

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speed of the V2 rocket when it was launched?

More than five times the speed of sound

Four times the speed of sound

Three times the speed of sound

Twice the speed of sound

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of warhead did the V2 rocket carry?

Chemical

Nuclear

TNT

Biological

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