Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

We all have flown at one time or the other (some for ONSITE), but who is the inventor of the aircraft engine?

  1. Charles John

  2. John Charles

  3. Charles Taylor

  4. Taylor Charles
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Charles Taylor was the mechanic who built the first aircraft engine for the Wright brothers' flyer in 1903. He's credited as the first person to design and manufacture an engine specifically for powered flight. The similar-sounding distractor names are variations of 'Charles' and 'Taylor' rearranged.

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