FRUSTRATION FOR RECORD BREAKER

FRUSTRATION FOR RECORD BREAKER

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The transcript discusses Donald Campbell's achievements in breaking world speed records on land and water. It highlights his attempt to raise his water speed record using the Bluebird, powered by a Bristol Siddeley Orpheus jet engine. However, the attempt faces a setback when two steel rivets damage the engine, requiring a week for repairs and modifications.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique achievement is Donald Campbell known for?

Inventing the jet engine

Breaking both land and water speed records in the same year

Winning the Formula 1 championship

Breaking the sound barrier

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the vehicle Donald Campbell is using for his current water speed record attempt?

Blackbird

Redbird

Bluebird

Whitebird

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of engine powers the Bluebird?

Pratt & Whitney JT8D

Rolls-Royce Merlin

General Electric J79

Bristol Siddeley Orpheus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the delay in Campbell's record attempt?

Fuel shortage

A storm at the lake

Engine overheating

Two steel rivets damaging the axial compressor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long was the delay expected to last due to the engine damage?

Several hours

A month

At least a week

A few days