Forces and Motion Quiz

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

• The object remains stationary

• The object moves

• The object decreases in size

• The object changes color

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Which force is needed to overcome weight in order to lift an object?

• Thrust

• Drag

• Lift

• Friction

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What law of motion is associated with thrust in an aircraft?

• Newton's first law of motion

• Newton's second law of motion

• Newton's third law of motion

• Newton's law of gravitation

According to Newton's third law of motion, what happens for every action?

• There is no reaction

• There is an equal and opposite reaction

• There is a greater reaction

• There is a lesser reaction

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What is the effect of thrust on a race car?

• It makes the car heavier

• It reduces the car's speed

• It allows the car to move forward

• It stops the car

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What is an example of a vehicle with little weight compared to its thrust?

• A bicycle

• A race car

• A boat

• A train

What does the diagram in the document illustrate?

• The process of landing an airplane

• The effect of gravity on an airplane

• The concept of thrust on an airplane

• The design of an airplane engine

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What is the result of the pressure difference on an airplane wing?

• It slows down the airplane

• It generates lift

• It increases drag

• It decreases thrust

What is the primary force that causes objects to press down on Earth?

• Thrust

• Drag

• Gravity

• Lift

What is the relationship between weight and fuel usage in aircraft?

• More weight means less fuel is used

• Less weight allows for more fuel usage

• Less weight allows for less fuel usage

• Weight does not affect fuel usage