Who is Major William Knight known as?

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The inventor of the X-15
The first man on the moon
The fastest man in the world
A famous car racer
2.
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What was the new world airspeed record set by Major Knight?
5,000 miles an hour
4,534 miles an hour
4,000 miles an hour
3,000 miles an hour
3.
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What was the main challenge faced by the X-15 rocket plane during its flight?
Lack of fuel
Air friction heating
Engine failure
Navigation issues
4.
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What was the temperature reached on the plane's exterior due to air friction?
1,500 degrees
2,000 degrees
1,200 degrees
1,000 degrees
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What was used to protect the X-15 from extreme heat?
A cooling system
A layer of ice
Thick metal plates
A special heat-dissipating material
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