A student researching the Wright Brothers has taken the following notes:
• Orville and Wilbur Wright were bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio • They achieved the first powered flight on December 17, 1903 • The flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet • They designed and built their own lightweight engine and propellers • Their methodical approach included building a wind tunnel for testing
The student wants to highlight the brothers' innovative engineering approach. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
The Wright Brothers achieved the first powered flight on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Orville and Wilbur Wright were bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio, who changed aviation history.
The Wright Brothers' methodical approach included building their own engine and propellers and constructing a wind tunnel for aerodynamic testing.
The first powered flight lasted just 12 seconds and covered 120 feet at Kitty Hawk.
Correct Answer: C
Choice C. Custom engine, propellers, and wind tunnel testing show innovative engineering.