Aerodynamics

What does the study of aerodynamics study?

• The weight of objects.
• The speed and flight of objects. 
• The movement of air.
• The sound of air

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What are three key aerodynamics principles?

• Drag, height, & acceleration.
• Drag, downforce, & drafting.
• Acceleration, downforce, & motion.
• Acceleration, height, & motion.

What word describes a force that slows an object when air pushes against it?

• Drag
• Downforce
• Drafting
• Deceleration

What aerodynamics force is used to create both lift and downforce?

• Air speed
• Air pressure
• Both selections that start with the letter "A".
• Neither of the selections that start with the letter "A".

Downforce is caused by the combination of high air pressure pushihng against the top of an object and low air pressure beneath an object.  

• True
• False

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Downforce is the opposite of lift.  

• True
• False

Why is the science of aerodynamics important to racing?

• Because aerodynamics helps improve the safety of the racecars, keeping them on the track.  
• Because aerodynamics helps enhance the speed of the racecars, helping drivers zoom past the competition.  
• Because aerodynamics helps improve the performance of the cars, keeping them running smoothly and consistently.  
• All of the above.  

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An object is _____ if its position changes relative to another object.

• in motion
• at reset
• a frame of refence
• magical

A place or object used for comparison to determine if another object is in motion is called a

• comparison point
• reference point
• point of view
• motion detector

A distance vs. time graph shows an object's

• frame of reference
• speed
• acceleration
• favorite food

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