Airplanes

Front

What is downforce?

Back

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

Front

What are the four forces of flight?

Back

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

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.

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.

Front

What is landing gear?

Back

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

Front

What is lift?

Back

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

Front

What is thrust?

Back

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

Front

What is drag?

Back

Drag is the aerodynamic resistance an airplane encounters as it moves through the air.

Front

How does gravity affect an airplane?

Back

Gravity pulls the airplane down towards the Earth, counteracting lift.

Front

What are ailerons used for?

Back

Ailerons are used to control the roll of the airplane, allowing it to turn.