WorksheetsAerodynamics Quiz
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is Aerodynamics?
The study of how fast air moves around something
The study of how air reacts with materials
The study of the flow of air around an object
What are the 2 types of drag? (select 2)
Form
Material
Fluid
Surface
In what sport would you see examples of attempts to reduce Surface Drag? (select 2)
Football
Speed Skating
Swimming
Hockey
In what sport would we see an example of Form Drag?
Formula 1
Squash
Cycling
Table Tennis
True or False: Aerodynamics can both positivley and negativley effect fuel and energy consumption
True
False
What are the 3 things that affect the speed of airflow? (select 3)
Speed
Weight
Shape
Colour
Nature of the surface
What are the 2 types of Airflow?
Succulent
Windy
Laminar
Turbulent
How do cyclists use airflow and aerodynamics to make cycling easier in races?
By cycling side-by-side they create a wave of air that they can all move together
By cycling in someones area of low pressure, it requires less effort to maintain the same speed
By cycling in someones area of high pressure, it drags the person behind them along
