Understanding Flight Principles and Models

Understanding Flight Principles and Models

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explores how jumbo jets fly by introducing Bol's equation and a puzzle to engage students. It demonstrates the effect of air speed on lift using a model plane and explains the mechanics of flight with wind. The tutorial concludes with a robust model demonstration to reinforce the concepts.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial challenge presented to students to help them understand flight?

To draw a jumbo jet

To write an equation

To solve a puzzle without touching it

To build a model plane

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key factor in solving the puzzle related to flight?

Increasing the weight of the object

Changing the color of the object

Altering the speed of air above the object

Decreasing the size of the object

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the improved version of the puzzle solution mentioned in the video?

It spins faster

It goes invisible

It becomes heavier

It changes color

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the principle of lift demonstrated using a model plane?

By altering the wind speed over the plane

By increasing the plane's weight

By reducing the plane's size

By changing the plane's color

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the model plane when the wind is turned off?

It changes direction

It flies higher

It stays in the air

It drops back down

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using a small model plane in the demonstration?

To measure the weight of the plane

To illustrate the principle of lift

To demonstrate the effect of color on flight

To show how to build a plane

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of higher pressure above the model plane?

The plane stays still

The plane spins in circles

The plane flies up the stick

The plane moves sideways

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concept is demonstrated using a more robust model at the end?

The concept of gravity

The AA foil concept

The concept of speed

The concept of weight