Paper Airplane Forces Quiz

What are the four forces that affect a paper airplane?

• Thrust, Gravity, Air, Resistance

• Thrust, Gravity, Lift, Weight

• Thrust, Gravity, Wind, Friction

• Thrust, Gravity, Lift, Drag

Which force is responsible for the forward movement of a paper airplane?

• Gravity

• Thrust

• Drag

• Lift

What does gravity do to a paper airplane?

• Slows it down

• Pushes it forward

• Lifts it up

• Pulls it down to the ground

Which force pushes up on the wings of a paper airplane?

• Drag

• Lift

• Gravity

• Thrust

What is the role of drag in the flight of a paper airplane?

• It lifts the plane up

• It pulls the plane down

• It pushes the plane forward

• It resists the plane's movement through the air

To make a paper airplane fly far, what must be balanced?

• Thrust and Lift

• All four forces

• Lift and Drag

• Thrust and Gravity

What should you do to share your paper airplane on social media?

• Use the hashtag #showusyourplane

• Use the hashtag #showusyourairplane

• Use the hashtag #showusyourscience

• Use the hashtag #showusyourflight

Which force is NOT one of the four forces affecting a paper airplane?

• Thrust

• Lift

• Friction

• Gravity