Aerodynamics

The study of forces and the resulting motion of objects through the air.

• aerodynamics

• lift

• vortex thrust

For lift to occur, which side of the wing needs to have low pressure?

• top

• bottom

• front

When an aircraft's speed increases, drag on the aircraft generally ___.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

A vortex drag occurs

• on the tips of the wings of a plane

• in the middle of the wings of a plane

• along the entire wing of a plane

What is the main purpose of flaps on an airplane?

• Increase speed

• Increase lift during takeoff and landing

• Control yaw

• Control roll

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which part of an airplane is responsible for generating lift?

• Fuselage

• Wings

• Tail

• Engine

What is the term for the curved shape of an airplane wing that helps generate lift?

• Camber

• Chord

• Span

• Dihedral

What is the term for the resistance an airplane faces as it moves through the air?

• Lift

• Drag

• Thrust

• Weight

What is the main purpose of the ailerons on an airplane?

• Control pitch

• Control roll

• Control yaw

• Increase lift

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the primary function of the ailerons on an airplane?

• To control pitch

• To control yaw

• To control roll

• To provide lift