HMH Unit 3: Into the Air

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What does the word 'discourage' mean?

Back

To take away hope or confidence.

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Which Wright brother lived to see the 'age of flight'?

Back

Orville.

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How did the Wright brothers' experiments illustrate the importance of testing ideas?

Back

They showed that testing ideas was important to their success.

Front

What is a speech bubble?

Back

A bubble used to indicate a character is talking.

Front

What is a thought bubble?

Back

A bubble used to indicate what a character is thinking.

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What is the significance of the Wright brothers in aviation history?

Back

They were pioneers in developing the first successful powered aircraft.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

Front

What is lift in aviation?

Back

The force that directly opposes the weight of an aircraft and holds the aircraft in the air.

Front

What is thrust in the context of flight?

Back

The force that propels an aircraft forward.

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What is drag in aviation?

Back

The resistance force that acts opposite to the direction of thrust.