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Faster Than Sound
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
Men of the X-1
Listen to audio files of or read interviews with pilots Chuck Yeager and Slick Goodlin and engineer De Beeler as they recount what it was like to work on the groundbreaking, soundbreaking, X-1 project. (Requires RealPlayer plug-in.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Secret History
This interview with Air Force Historian Richard Hallion explores the obstacles to breaking the sound barrier, examines the relationship between the world powers at the time, and questions the future of high-speed flight. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Sonic Boom (Hot Science)
Sure, you've heard that Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier on October 14, 1947. But what exactly was it that he broke? Find out in this interactive activity. (No plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8)
Speed Machines
Learn about the fastest plane to streak across the sky, the speediest boat to navigate a straight-away, and the race to break the speed barrier on land. Use the glossary to discover the meaning of horsepower, thrust, Mach, and more. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
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Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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