Exploring Ingenuity and Helicopter Design

What is the primary function of Ingenuity on Mars?

• To drive across the Martian surface

• To fly and explore the Martian atmosphere

• To dig and collect soil samples

• To communicate with Earth

How does a helicopter differ from an airplane in terms of flight mechanics?

• Helicopters use jet engines

• Helicopters use wings to glide

• Helicopters rely on solar power

• Helicopters have spinning blades to lift

What is a major challenge of flying a helicopter on Mars?

• Frequent rainstorms

• Extreme temperatures

• Lack of air to push against

• High gravity

What makes Ingenuity different from helicopters on Earth?

• It uses a different fuel

• It is lightweight with long, fast-spinning blades

• It has shorter blades

• It is heavier

Why do engineers test different helicopter designs?

• To determine which design is the most expensive

• To identify the best performing and easiest to transport design

• To see which design is the loudest

• To find the most colorful design