

Science of Flight Practice Flashcard
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Physics
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion?
Back
An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?
Back
Acceleration is produced when a force acts on a mass. The greater the mass (of the object being accelerated), the greater the amount of force needed to accelerate that object.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?
Back
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the elevator on an aircraft?
Back
To control the pitch of the aircraft.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of camber should be used if an aircraft needs to fly at very fast speeds?
Back
Low camber.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a key feature of solar-powered aircraft?
Back
They are powered by renewable energy from the sun.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is lift in the context of flight?
Back
Lift is the force that directly opposes the weight of an aircraft and holds the aircraft in the air.
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