Airplanes

Airplanes

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is downforce?

Back

Downforce is the aerodynamic force that pushes an airplane downwards, counteracting lift.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four forces of flight?

Back

The four forces of flight are lift, gravity, thrust, and drag.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a force do?

Back

A force can change the shape of an object, change the speed of an object, and change the direction something is traveling in.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane?

Back

The rudder is used to make the nose of the airplane turn left or right.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is landing gear?

Back

Landing gear usually consists of wheels that the airplane needs to take off and land.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is lift?

Back

Lift is the force that directly opposes the weight of an airplane and holds the airplane in the air.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is thrust?

Back

Thrust is the force that propels an airplane forward, generated by engines.

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