Science of Flight Practice Quiz

Which force is responsible for keeping an aircraft in the air?

• Lift

• Thrust

• Gravity

• Drag

What is the purpose of the rudder on an aircraft?

• To control the speed of the plane

• To control the pitch or up-and-down movement of the plane

• To control the yaw or side-to-side movement of the plane

• To control the roll or tilting movement of the plane

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What is the purpose of the ailerons on an aircraft?

• To control the roll of the aircraft

• To control the pitch of the aircraft

• To control the yaw of the aircraft

• To control the speed of the aircraft

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Which of the following is an example of an innovation in aviation?

• Construction of the Eiffel Tower

• Discovery of fire

• Invention of the wheel

• Development of jet suit and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance) technology

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What is the purpose of the elevator on an aircraft?

• To control the pitch of the aircraft

• To make the aircraft go faster

• To serve as a storage space for luggage

• To provide entertainment for the passengers

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Which force opposes the forward movement of an aircraft?

• Lift

• Drag

• Thrust

• Gravity

What is the purpose of the fuselage on an aircraft?

• To house the cockpit, passengers, cargo, and essential components of the aircraft.

• To provide stability during flight

• To store fuel for the engines

• To house the landing gear and wheels

What is the purpose of the airfoils on an aircraft?

• To house the cockpit, passengers, cargo, and essential components of the aircraft.

• To provide stability and lift during flight

• To store fuel for the engines

• To house the landing gear and wheels

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Bernoulli's Principle states that as the speed of air and water increase, its pressure . . .

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

• may sometimes increase and may sometimes decrease

What is the purpose of the flaps on an aircraft?

• To control the speed of the aircraft

• To control the roll of the aircraft

• To increase or decrease the lift of the aircraft

• To control the yaw of the aircraft

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