Flight

Flight

10th Grade

10 Qs

quiz-placeholder

Similar activities

Tualatin Aerospace

Tualatin Aerospace

10th Grade

15 Qs

Fundamental Flight Mechanics Quiz

Fundamental Flight Mechanics Quiz

12th Grade

10 Qs

Forces Affecting Aircraft Flight

Forces Affecting Aircraft Flight

12th Grade

13 Qs

car quiz

car quiz

12th Grade

6 Qs

Induced Drag Explained - Quiz

Induced Drag Explained - Quiz

12th Grade

15 Qs

Introducción Snap!

Introducción Snap!

University

10 Qs

Aircraft Envelope and Loading

Aircraft Envelope and Loading

University

7 Qs

Flight

Flight

Assessment

Quiz

Engineering

10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Jason Rauch

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the four forces that affect a plane's ability to fly?

Weight, lift, gravity, and thrust

Weight, drag, lift, and thrust

Gravity, drag, lift, and propulsion

Weight, drag, gravity, and propulsion

Answer explanation

The four forces affecting a plane's ability to fly are weight, drag, lift, and thrust. Weight pulls the plane down, lift pushes it up, thrust propels it forward, and drag resists its motion. Thus, the correct answer is 'Weight, drag, lift, and thrust'.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which force must be greater than or equal to weight for a plane to fly?

Drag

Thrust

Lift

Gravity

Answer explanation

Lift is the upward force generated by the wings of a plane. For a plane to take off and fly, lift must be greater than or equal to the weight of the plane, overcoming gravity.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of thrust in an airplane's flight?

It pulls the plane upward.

It moves the plane forward.

It pushes the plane downward.

It stabilizes the plane.

Answer explanation

Thrust is the force that propels an airplane forward. It is generated by the engines and is essential for overcoming drag and achieving flight. Therefore, the correct answer is that thrust moves the plane forward.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the shape of an airfoil contribute to lift?

It increases the weight of the plane.

It decreases the thrust needed.

It causes air to move faster above the wing, creating lower pressure.

It increases drag to stabilize the plane.

Answer explanation

The shape of an airfoil is designed to create a pressure difference. As air moves faster over the curved top surface, it reduces pressure above the wing, generating lift, which is essential for flight.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of ailerons on an airplane?

To control the plane's speed

To control the plane's altitude

To control the plane's turns

To control the plane's thrust

Answer explanation

Ailerons are control surfaces on the wings of an airplane that manage roll, allowing the aircraft to turn. They work by changing the lift on each wing, making them essential for maneuvering during flight.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the plane is responsible for controlling its climb and dive?

Rudder

Ailerons

Elevators

Propellers

Answer explanation

The elevators are the control surfaces located on the tail of the plane. They are responsible for controlling the pitch, which allows the aircraft to climb or dive. The other options do not perform this function.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when the elevators on the tail of a plane are raised?

The plane's nose tilts downward.

The plane's nose tilts upward.

The plane turns left.

The plane turns right.

Answer explanation

When the elevators on the tail of a plane are raised, they create an upward force on the tail, causing the plane's nose to tilt upward. This is a fundamental principle of aircraft control.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Already have an account?