Racing Boats: A Wonder on the Water
In Racing Boats: A Wonder on the Water, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explains the features of the racing boat that make it so fast. Watch as she and her co-driver zoom across the water! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
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Q: What are some of the design features that make a racing boat fast?
A: Racing boats have a long body, a V-shaped hull, and a powerful propeller in the back.
Q: What is the role of the co-driver?
A: The co-driver directs the driver where to go and tells the driver how fast they should be going.
Q: How does Grace speed up the boat and slow it down?
A: She pushes her foot on the foot pedal (the throttle) and releases it to slow down.