Forces of Flight & Newton's Laws

Leonardo da Vinci was a famous ....

• inventor and artist

• artist and teacher

• driver and sculptor

• painter and caretaker

The Wright brothers' names were....

• Orson and Welles

• Orville and Wilbur

• Otto and Karl

• Olio and Stanlio

When an airplane is taking off, lift is ___________ the weight.

• greater than
• less than
• the same as

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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This force is a measure of gravity which wants to pull the plane down towards the earth.

• drag
• lift
• weight
• thrust

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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This force slows a plane down.  It is caused by air friction on the plane.

• lift
• thrust
• weight
• drag

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When an airplane is cruising at altitude all forces are

• unbalanced
• no longer needed
• balanced

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which is NOT an example of powered aircraft?

• jet
• rocket
• hang glider
• airplane

This is an engine-powered force that pushes the plane forward through the air.

• thrust
• weight
• drag
• lift

What force gives an upward push?

• lift
• drag
• thrust
• weight

What can a glider fly without?

• wings
• force
• engine
• aircraft