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Interview: Craig Breedlove on land speed record

Interview: Craig Breedlove on land speed record

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Business

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The speaker shares their journey in high-speed racing, starting from high school hot-rodding to breaking speed records with jet cars. They discuss plans to break the current record of 600.601 mph with a new car, aiming to exceed 720 mph and break the sound barrier on land. The physical and psychological effects of racing at such high speeds are also explored, highlighting the intense acceleration and deceleration forces experienced.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speed achieved by the speaker in a belly tank Lakester?

200 miles per hour

250 miles per hour

300 miles per hour

236 miles per hour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the speaker start working on the first jet car?

1950

1960

1980

1970

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current speed record mentioned by the speaker?

800.801 mph

700.701 mph

500.501 mph

600.601 mph

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What speed does the speaker hope to achieve with the new car?

780 mph

720 mph

680 mph

620 mph

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What physical effect is experienced during deceleration at high speeds?

8 G's

12 G's

10 G's

5 G's

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