Aerodynamics of Sports Cars Quiz

What is the primary function of a spoiler on a sports car?

• To increase the car's speed

• To improve the car's aesthetics

• To increase the car's weight

• To reduce lift and improve performance

What are the two main forces acting on a car that affect its aerodynamics?

• Lift and gravity

• Lift and drag

• Friction and gravity

• Drag and friction

How does tilting an airfoil affect the forces acting on it?

• It decreases lift and increases drag

• It decreases both lift and drag

• It increases both lift and drag

• It increases lift and decreases drag

Why is minimizing lift important for a vehicle's performance?

• It reduces the car's speed

• It enhances traction and handling

• It improves fuel efficiency

• It increases the car's weight

What happens to the airflow when it hits a spoiler on a car?

• It creates a vacuum

• It remains unchanged

• It deflects upward and increases drag

• It accelerates and creates lift

How does an airfoil differ from a spoiler in terms of airflow?

• An airfoil blocks airflow more than a spoiler

• An airfoil decreases lift without significantly increasing drag

• An airfoil increases lift and drag

• An airfoil creates more drag than a spoiler

What is the purpose of a wind tunnel in aerodynamic testing?

• To simulate real-world driving conditions

• To create a vacuum for testing

• To increase the speed of the car

• To control air or smoke flow for observation

What is the advantage of using an airfoil on a sports car?

• It increases the car's weight

• It reduces the car's speed

• It improves the car's aesthetics

• It provides better handling and acceleration

Which car would win a race under the same conditions: one with a spoiler or one with an airfoil?

• Neither would finish

• Both would tie

• The car with an airfoil

• The car with a spoiler

What fun fact is mentioned about F1 cars at high speeds?

• They can fly

• They can drive upside down

• They can float on water

• They can stop instantly