Question

Match the following details to either Wilbur Wright or Orville Wright’s description:

1. Provides more detail about the mechanics of flight. Is it about:
A. Wilbur Wright
B. Orville Wright
2. Describes reasons for using two propellers. Is it about:
A. Wilbur Wright
B. Orville Wright
3. Begins by identifying difficulties with the plane’s construction. Is it about:
A. Wilbur Wright
B. Orville Wright
4. Gives more detail about the weather and first flight. Is it about:
A. Wilbur Wright
B. Orville Wright
5. Discusses the machine rolling over the day of the first flight. Is it about:
A. Wilbur and Orville Wright

You can choose the correct answer (A or B) for each of these details based on the descriptions provided.

Answer 1

Match the details to either Wilbur Wright or Orville Wright: Mechanics of flight - Wilbur Wright; Two propellers - Both brothers; Construction difficulties & weather conditions - Orville Wright; First flight machine rolling over - Both brothers.

Step-by-step explanation:

Details Matched to the Wright Brothers

To correctly match these details regarding the Wright Brothers, it is necessary to analyze the given statements and attribute them to either Wilbur or Orville Wright, or both, based on their historical contributions to the field of aviation.

1. Wilbur Wright is known for providing more detail about the mechanics of flight. So, the correct answer would be A. Wilbur Wright.
2. The idea of using two propellers is an innovation credited to the collaborative effort of both brothers to improve the efficiency of their flying machine. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Wilbur and Orville Wright.
3. Orville Wright begins by identifying the difficulties with the plane's construction, thus the correct answer would be B. Orville Wright.
4. Details about the weather conditions on the day of the first flight were provided by Orville Wright, making the correct answer B. Orville Wright.
5. The discussion of their machine rolling over the day of the first powered flight involves both brothers who equally contributed to and experienced this incident. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Wilbur and Orville Wright.