AFTER RECORDS - ""BLUEBIRD"" TO TRY AGAIN

AFTER RECORDS - ""BLUEBIRD"" TO TRY AGAIN

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses Sir Malcolm Campbell's efforts with the Bluebird, highlighting the challenges faced, such as snaking and porpoising, during speed trials at Coniston Water. Despite setbacks, improvements are made, and a speed of 110 mph is achieved, though porpoising remains an issue.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the postponement of the record bid by Sir Malcolm Campbell?

Technical team unavailability

Need for fresh modifications to the boat

Bad weather conditions

Lack of funding

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue was resolved during the recent tests conducted by Sir Malcolm Campbell?

Porpoising

Snaking

Engine failure

Hull damage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new problem did Sir Malcolm Campbell encounter after fixing the snaking issue?

Engine overheating

Steering malfunction

Porpoising

Hull cracking

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what speed did Bluebird travel during one of the test runs at Coniston Water?

100 miles per hour

90 miles per hour

110 miles per hour

120 miles per hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ongoing issue was observed with Bluebird during the high-speed test runs?

Fuel leakage

Navigation errors

Porpoising

Engine stalling