Breaking the sound barrier, a pilot's thrilling tale

Breaking the sound barrier, a pilot's thrilling tale

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Interactive Video

Architecture

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Tim Hibbetts, a pilot, shares his thrilling experience of being catapulted off an aircraft carrier at night. He describes the intense acceleration from zero to 150 miles per hour in just 2.5 seconds, the sensory overload from the lights and sounds, and the unique sensations felt during and after the launch. The narrative captures both the pilot's perspective and the observer's experience, highlighting the dramatic contrast between the two. The account concludes with a moment of reflection and the continuation of the mission.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial speed change experienced by the pilot during the launch?

0 to 100 miles per hour

100 to 200 miles per hour

0 to 150 miles per hour

50 to 150 miles per hour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the visual environment described by the pilot when sitting on the carrier at night?

Bright white lights

A colorful spectrum

A monochromatic orange glow

Complete darkness

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the lights around the pilot as the catapult is engaged?

They change color

They start to streak past

They become brighter

They disappear completely

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the observer perceive the sound of the aircraft?

Instantly as it passes by

With a delay after it passes

Before it reaches them

Not at all

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What physical sensation does the observer experience when the sound wave hits?

A tingling sensation

A gentle breeze

A light vibration

A chest compression