Gar Wood Wins Back Water-Speed Record

Gar Wood Wins Back Water-Speed Record

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The video discusses a unique power plant with 6,400 horsepower, the highest ever in a motorboat for racing. It aims to set a new world record. A recent run with the Miss America 10th achieved a speed of 126 miles per hour, marking the fastest speed ever recorded on water.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total horsepower of the unique power plant mentioned in the video?

5,000

6,400

8,000

7,200

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is claimed to be the greatest power ever put in a motorboat?

5,000 horsepower

6,400 horsepower

7,200 horsepower

8,000 horsepower

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hope for the motorboat with the unique power plant?

To be displayed in a museum

To travel across the ocean

To set a new world record

To win a local race

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What speed did the Miss America 10th achieve during its run?

126 miles per hour

110 miles per hour

130 miles per hour

100 miles per hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about the speed achieved by the Miss America 10th?

It was a speed achieved by many boats before.

It was an average speed for a motorboat.

It was the slowest run ever made by man on water.

It was the fastest run ever made by man on water.