Dragster Flashcard

Front

The most effective way to reduce the drag coefficient is through ________.

Back

streamlining

Front

In the image to the left, which car has more frontal area? Options: red, yellow, they are equal, neither one

Back

yellow

Front

A car that is lighter is _____________ to get into motion and to stop.

Back

easier

Front

Slow moving air creates what type of pressure?

Back

high

Front

Newton’s second law of motion can be expressed mathematically as...

Back

Front

Drag on a dragster can be found in which area? Options: Wheels against the track, Axles against the car body, Air against the car body, Mass against the car body

Back

Air against the car body

Front

A frame upon which the main parts of an automobile are built

Back

Chassis

Front

A central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear

Back

Axle

Front

The hole or circle that holds an axle in place while still allowing it to spin

Back

Axle Bearing

Front

The __________________ is the distance between wheels.

Back

Wheelbase