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Physics of Flight

Authored by Charles Martinez

Physics

6th - 8th Grade

NGSS covered

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Physics of Flight
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This force slows a plane down.  It is caused by air friction on the plane.

lift
thrust
weight
drag

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This force is a measure of gravity, which wants to pull the plane down towards the earth.

drag
lift
weight
thrust

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When an airplane is taking off, lift is ___________ the weight.

greater than
less than
the same as

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This is an engine-powered force that pushes the plane forward through the air.

thrust
weight
drag
lift

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This force is created when air rushes over the top of the wings and pushes up on the wings raising the plane skyward.

weight
thrust
lift
drag

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A force that is always directed toward the center of the Earth. 

Gravity
Thrust
Drag
Lift

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This force is directed along and opposed to the flight direction. 

Gravity
Weight
Drag
Thrust

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