NSBE SEEK Week 3 Vocab

What is an accelerometer used for?

• Measuring changes in acceleration

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring speed

• Measuring distance

What device is used to measure the altitude of a given object?

• Gyroscope

• Altimeter

• Accelerometer

• Transmitter

What is the point at which gravity can be considered to act on an object called?

• Center of Lift

• Center of Gravity

• Flight Path

• Force Diagram

What is the force acting opposite to the relative motion of any object?

• Lift

• Thrust

• Drag

• Torque

What is the path of a drone through the air, viewed from the side, called?

• Flight Path

• Roll

• Pitch

• Yaw

What does a force diagram use to indicate the direction and strength of the forces acting on an object?

• Circles

• Squares

• Arrows

• Lines

What is the central body of an aircraft where propellers, motors, and stabilizers are attached called?

• Fuselage

• Wing

• Tail

• Cockpit

What is the force that pulls objects towards each other?

• Lift

• Gravity

• Thrust

• Drag

What device measures any changes in pitch, roll, and yaw to help keep the drone balanced?

• Altimeter

• Gyroscope

• Accelerometer

• Transmitter

What is the upwards force created by the propeller of an aircraft due to a greater air pressure below than above?

• Drag

• Thrust

• Lift

• Torque