Book 23, Question 124 · Video
How Did Concorde Cross the Atlantic in About Three Hours?
Concorde crossed the Atlantic in about three hours. It flew faster than the speed of sound. That is about twice as fast as ordinary jets!
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How did Concorde cross the Atlantic in about three hours?
The Big Idea
Concorde crossed the Atlantic in about three hours. It flew faster than the speed of sound. That is about twice as fast as ordinary jets!
Faster Than Sound
Step one: faster than sound. Concorde was a passenger jet that flew faster than the speed of sound. It flew about twice as fast as ordinary jets.
Built for Speed
Step two: built for speed. It had a slim, pointed body and a triangle-shaped wing built for high speeds. Its body even stretched slightly in flight, because it got warm from fast air.
A Short Era
Step three: a short era. It carried passengers from nineteen seventy-six until two thousand three, between New York and London. It used a lot of fuel and was loud, so most airlines choose slower planes today.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! It flew faster than sound. The nose was pointed. The wing was a triangle. It needed lots of fuel.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Atlantic trips took about three hours. Fast air made the body warm. The warm body stretched slightly. Slower jets are quieter and use less fuel.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Make a chart comparing speed. Include Concorde, a jet, a car, and a bicycle. Draw a line for each one. Which line is the longest? Tell a grown-up what you discover!
Outro
Concorde flew faster than sound with a slim body and triangle wing, crossing the Atlantic in about three hours, though it used lots of fuel and was loud. Science is amazing! Keep wondering and keep exploring! Share what you learned with someone at home, and see what they think! So the next time you wonder about speed, you will know just where to start looking for answers. Keep looking up! Keep learning together! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!