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This physical quantity is defined as the ratio of an aircraft's speed to the local speed of sound. Going past "1" of this means you've broken the sound barrier.

What is Mach number?

100

This undisputed "King of Pop" holds the record for the best-selling album of all time with his 1982 masterpiece, Thriller.

Who is Michael Jackson?

100

To the devastation of late-night snackers everywhere, this national chicken chain—famous for its waffle fries—remains strictly closed on Sundays.

What is Chick-fil-A?

100

This global phenomenon, currently captaining Inter Miami in the MLS, finally cemented his legacy by winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina.

Who is Lionel Messi?

100

Appropriately, this is the official mascot of Eastern Tech, a fitting symbol for a school dedicated to cutting-edge innovation.

What is a Maverick?

200

While lift resists gravity, this aerodynamic force is generated by the engines to directly overcome aerodynamic drag.

What is thrust?

200

This pop starlet had everyone singing about a "Nonsense" outro before completely dominating the charts with her smash hits "Espresso" and "Please Please Please".

Who is Sabrina Carpenter?

200

This traditional, creamy Indian beverage is typically blended with yogurt, water, sugar, spices, and occasionally fruit like mango to help cool down a spicy meal.

What is a lassi?

200

This fictional, fictional tech-genius and billionaire played by Robert Downey Jr. kicked off the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008.

Who is Tony Stark (or Iron Man)?

200

If you are looking for Eastern Tech's campus to grab your transcripts, you'll need to head to this specific avenue in Essex.

What is Mace Avenue? (1100 Mace Ave)

300

Named after an 18th-century Swiss mathematician, this fundamental principle explains how a wing creates lift because faster-moving air over the top exerts less pressure than slower air underneath.

What is Bernoulli's Principle?

300

Drake famously claims that he "only loves his bed and his mama" in this 2018 chart-topping anthem.

What is "God's Plan"?

300

While technically born in North Carolina, this beloved donut chain features a glowing red "Hot Light" sign that Marylanders look for to get fresh, glazed rings.

What is Krispy Kreme?

300

Winning this trophy is the ultimate goal in professional ice hockey, requiring a grueling multi-round playoff run in the NHL.

What is the Stanley Cup?

300

This 4-letter acronym represents the mandatory, mid-day block in the Eastern Tech schedule used for extra help, club meetings, or just catching up on sleep.

What is MAVS (or Mav Time)?

400

Aerospace engineers use this specific 11-letter term to describe the speed an object must reach to break completely free from a planet's gravitational pull without any further rocket propulsion.

What is escape velocity?

400

This Punjabi global icon made history as the first-ever Punjabi artist to perform at Coachella, and later sold out massive stadiums across North America on his Diluminati tour.

Who is Diljit Dosanjh?

400

This iconic Indian dish features a rich, heavily spiced spinach puree cooked with cubes of firm, non-melting fresh cheese (Paneer).

What is Palak Paneer (or Saag Paneer)?

400

In professional basketball, if a player achieves double-digit stats in points, rebounds, and assists during a single game, it is called this.

What is a triple-double?

400

astern Tech students made local headlines recently by earning a historic 3rd-place national honor in a prestigious competition hosted by this federal space agency.

What is NASA? (NASA National Aerospace Competition)

500

Spacecraft returning to Earth rely on ablation—the wearing away of a protective outer shield—to survive the extreme heat generated by this specific type of friction.

What is atmospheric reentry (or compression/drag)?

500

The massive Punjabi-Canadian music wave that took over high school playlists features hits like "Excuses" by AP Dhillon and "White Brown Black" by this artist.

Who is Karan Aujla?

500

If you want a quick taco fix right down the road from Eastern Tech on Eastern Blvd, you might skip the national chains and hit up this highly-rated local Mexican spot.

What is Charro Negro (or Taco Loco / Taqueria El Sabor—accept any close local favorite!)?

500

In football, this specific 11-letter penalty is called when a defensive player tackles or grabs an offensive player who does not have the ball and isn't a viable receiver.

What is illegal use of hands (or holding)?

500

This is the exact number of standard credits required by the state of Maryland and BCPS to cross the stage and earn your high school diploma.

What is 21?