Gliders Quiz
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Physics
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8th Grade
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Francisco Lopez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main types of gliders?
Jet fighter and helicopter
Sailplane and hang glider
Motorized glider and paraglider
Hot air balloon and biplane
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the principle of gliding in simple terms.
Gliding is walking without legs.
Gliding is driving without a car.
Gliding is flying without an engine.
Gliding is swimming without water.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name three main parts of a glider.
Cockpit, rudder, ailerons
Wings, fuselage, and tail
Tail rotor, stabilizer, elevator
Engine, propeller, landing gear
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is credited with the first successful glider flight in history?
Sir George Cayley
Amelia Earhart
Orville Wright
Leonardo da Vinci
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the advantages of using gliders for transportation?
Limited range, noisy, and difficult to control
Expensive maintenance, slow speed, and high fuel consumption
High operating costs, harmful to the environment, and need for constant engine power
Low operating costs, environmental friendliness, and ability to soar without an engine.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a sailplane and a hang glider?
A sailplane is a glider with an engine, while a hang glider is foot-launched with no engine.
A sailplane has a flexible wing and is foot-launched, while a hang glider has a rigid wing and an engine.
A sailplane is smaller in size compared to a hang glider, which is larger and has a rigid wing.
A sailplane is a glider with a rigid wing and no engine, while a hang glider has a flexible wing and is foot-launched.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the shape of a glider's wings help in achieving lift?
The shape of the wings creates a pressure difference, generating lift.
The shape of the wings reduces air pressure, creating lift
The shape of the wings increases weight, creating lift
The wings' shape has no impact on achieving lift
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