PLTW Flight and Space

Which flight pulls a plane down to the ground?

• drag

• thrust

• lift

• weight

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Which force counters weight (or moves the plane up)?

• drag

• thrust

• lift

• weight

Which force moves the plane forward?

• drag

• thrust

• lift

• weight

Which force slows the plane down?

• drag

• thrust

• lift

• weight

The left to right movement of an airplane's nose is

• pitch

• roll

• yaw

The up or down movement of an airplane's nose is

• pitch

• roll

• yaw

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The weight force of an airplane is because of

• air resistance

• gravity

• wind

• the power of the engine

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When lift and weight are equal, a plane will

• turn left or right

• stay at the same height

• ascend (rise)

• descend (drop)

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Which component of an airplane is primarily responsible for generating lift?

• A) Fuselage

• B) Wings

• C) Tail

• D) Engine

What is the primary function of the rudder in an aircraft?

• A) Control pitch

• B) Control roll

• C) Control yaw

• D) Increase speed

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