Aerodynamics Flashcard

Front

What is the study of the motion of air, particularly when it interacts with a solid object, such as an airplane wing?

Back

Aerodynamics

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the four forces of aerodynamics? Lift, Weight, Friction, Thrust

Back

Friction

Front

What are the opposing forces in aerodynamics?

Back

Lift vs. Weight and Thrust vs. Drag

Front

What type of drag is created by the production of lift?

Back

Induced drag

Front

What type of drag is caused by skin friction, protrusions, and pressure?

Back

Parasite drag

Front

Which principle states that the pressure in a stream of fluid is reduced as the speed of the flow is increased?

Back

Bernoulli’s Principle

Front

According to Bernoulli’s Principle, what percentage of lift is attributed to the reduction of pressure in a stream of fluid?

Back

80%

Front

Which law states that every action has an opposite and equal reaction?

Back

Newton’s 3rd Law

Front

According to Newton’s 3rd Law, what percentage of lift is attributed to the reaction forces?

Back

20%

Front

What is the effect of higher pressure on speed according to the diagram?

Back

Higher pressure results in lower speed