Vectors of Flight

Multiple Choice

What is a vector?

• A quantity with direction and magnitude

• A quantity with only magnitude

• A quantity with only direction

• A quantity that is always positive

Open Ended

Are the directions of these forces in this diagram realistic? Why or why not?

Multiple Choice

What are the components of the two-dimensional vector shown in the image?

• 3 units up and 4 units to the right

• 4 units up and 3 units to the right

• 5 units up and 5 units to the right

• 2 units up and 5 units to the right

Multiple Choice

What is the vertical component of thrust for an airplane in slow flight?

• Lift

• Drag

• Weight

• Thrust

Multiple Choice

Nikki is observing an aircraft taking off. Which of the following forces is responsible for propelling the aircraft forward?

• Lift

• Drag

• Thrust

• Weight

Multiple Choice

Nikki and Deegan are discussing the primary function of thrust in aviation. What is it?

• To lift the aircraft

• To slow down the aircraft

• To move the aircraft forward

• To stabilise the aircraft

Multiple Choice

Willow is piloting an aircraft and wants to maintain a constant velocity. What is the relationship between thrust and drag for this to happen?

• Thrust must be greater than drag

• Thrust must be less than drag

• Thrust must equal drag

• Thrust and drag are unrelated

Multiple Choice

What are the vertical and horizontal components of thrust for the airplane in a climb?

• 70 pounds

• 190 pounds

• 100 pounds

• 150 pounds

Open Ended

Write a paragraph that explains to an audience that is not familiar with aviation how the vertical component of thrust contributes to lift. Be sure to include an accurate description of both thrust and the vertical component of thrust.