Asked by alex

8. How many pounds of thrust did the Wright brothers calculate that they needed to propel the Wright Flyer?

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3 points
a. 60
b. 75
c. 80
d. 90
9. Which of the following helped reduce drag on the Wright Flyer?
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3 points
a. Vertically mounted propellers
b. Propellers that rotated in opposite directions
c. Placing the pilot slightly left to balance the weight
d. Fabric coated on the wings, elevator, and rudder

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
8. c. 80

9. d. Fabric coated on the wings, elevator, and rudder