Physics of Flight

This is the name of the force that tries to pull an aircraft down.

• Thrust
• Weight
• Drag
• Lift

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

This is the name of the force that tries to move an aircraft forward.

• Thrust
• Weight
• Drag
• Lift

This is the name of the force that tries to hold an aircraft back.

• Thrust
• Weight
• Drag
• Lift

This is the name of the force that tries to push an aircraft up.

• Thrust
• Weight
• Drag
• Lift

If the angle of attack becomes too great, this condition can occur.

• Dive
• Stall
• Roll
• Yaw

These two forces need to overcome their opposite force in order for an aircraft to fly.

• Drag & Weight
• Thrust & Weight
• Lift & Drag
• Lift & Thrust

Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary movement of an aircraft?

• Pitch
• Roll
• Sway
• Yaw

What motion occurs on the Vertical Axis?

• Pitch
• Roll
• Sway
• Yaw

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

What motion occurs on the Longitudinal axis?

• Pitch
• Roll
• Sway
• Yaw

What motion occurs on the Lateral axis?

• Pitch
• Roll
• Sway
• Yaw