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Aerodynamics Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Aerodynamics?

a)

The study of how fast air moves around something

b)

The study of how air reacts with materials

c)

The study of the flow of air around an object

2.

What are the 2 types of drag? (select 2)

a)

Form

b)

Material

c)

Fluid

d)

Surface

3.

In what sport would you see examples of attempts to reduce Surface Drag? (select 2)

a)

Football

b)

Speed Skating

c)

Swimming

d)

Hockey

4.

In what sport would we see an example of Form Drag?

a)

Formula 1

b)

Squash

c)

Cycling

d)

Table Tennis

5.

True or False: Aerodynamics can both positivley and negativley effect fuel and energy consumption

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What are the 3 things that affect the speed of airflow? (select 3)

a)

Speed

b)

Weight

c)

Shape

d)

Colour

e)

Nature of the surface

7.

What are the 2 types of Airflow?

a)

Succulent

b)

Windy

c)

Laminar

d)

Turbulent

8.

How do cyclists use airflow and aerodynamics to make cycling easier in races?

a)

By cycling side-by-side they create a wave of air that they can all move together

b)

By cycling in someones area of low pressure, it requires less effort to maintain the same speed

c)

By cycling in someones area of high pressure, it drags the person behind them along