Aerodynamics Quiz

What is Aerodynamics?

• The study of how fast air moves around something

• The study of how air reacts with materials

• The study of the flow of air around an object

What are the 2 types of drag? (select 2)

• Form

• Material

• Fluid

• Surface

In what sport would you see examples of attempts to reduce Surface Drag? (select 2)

• Football

• Speed Skating

• Swimming

• Hockey

In what sport would we see an example of Form Drag?

• Formula 1

• Squash

• Cycling

• Table Tennis

True or False: Aerodynamics can both positivley and negativley effect fuel and energy consumption

• True

• False

What are the 3 things that affect the speed of airflow? (select 3)

• Speed

• Weight

• Shape

• Colour

• Nature of the surface

What are the 2 types of Airflow?

• Succulent

• Windy

• Laminar

• Turbulent

How do cyclists use airflow and aerodynamics to make cycling easier in races?

• By cycling side-by-side they create a wave of air that they can all move together

• By cycling in someones area of low pressure, it requires less effort to maintain the same speed

• By cycling in someones area of high pressure, it drags the person behind them along