Principles of Aerodynamics

In order to move forward, you must have more  thrust than _______ to fly.

• Thrust

• Lift

• Drag

• Gravity

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Theory 3 - The faster air moves, the lower the ________. 

• Speed

• Density

• Compression

• Pressure

The air ______ a wing tends to move faster than the air below it.

• Above

• Below

• Beside

• Inside

The four forces that enable flight are:

• drag, lift, thrust, gravity

• lift, drag, winglet, aileron

• thrust, drag, gravity, mass

• gravity, lateral, thrust, drag

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In order to move forward, you must have more  thrust than _______ to fly.

• Thrust

• Lift

• Drag

• Gravity

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

• Thrust

• Gravity

• Drag

• Lift

Downforce is the opposite of lift.  

• True

• False

Why is the science of aerodynamics important to racing?

• Because aerodynamics helps improve the safety of the racecars, keeping them on the track.  

• Because aerodynamics helps enhance the speed of the racecars, helping drivers zoom past the competition.  

• Because aerodynamics helps improve the performance of the cars, keeping them running smoothly and consistently.  

• All of the above.  

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

• Thrust

• Gravity

• Drag

• Lift

What do the elevators control?

• Pitch (move nose up or down)

• Yaw (move nose right or left)

• Roll plan to left or right

• Thrust