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WorksheetsFormula 1 Physics
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
General Knowledge first: Which two drivers are shown here?
Michael Schumacher and Mikka Hakkinen
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen
Sebastian Vettel and Nico Rosberg
Pastor Maldonado and Romain Grosjean
True or false: Formula 1 cars generate so much downforce they could (theoretically) drive upside
True
False
Formula 1 cars contain a power unit component called MGU-K which recovers energy from braking and stores it as electrical energy. What type of energy is recovered?
Thermal
Sound
Chemical
Kinetic
In some of the fastest corners, an F1 driver can experience 5G of lateral force. This would be equivalent to a 70kg person feeling like they are...
14kg
70kg
350kg
420kg
What is the approximate efficiency of a modern F1 engine?
5%
25%
50%
95%
What material is used to withstand the high temperatures (up to 1000°C) of F1 brake disks?
Iron
Steel
Carbon
Lead
Which of these experiences the greatest rate of deceleration?
A sports car using maximum braking force
An F1 car using maximum braking force
Space shuttle on atmospheric reentry
How does an F1 wing produce downforce?
It pushes the air down into the ground
It sucks the air up into the air
It redirects the air around the car
It creates a difference in air pressure
Which feature(s) of an F1 car are designed to reduce drag?
Exposed tyres
Smooth body curves
Wing elements designed to redirect air around the car
Large rear wings
Rear wing gap (DRS)
Which F1 car feature(s) are designed to increase a car's top speed?
Reducing car mass
Maximising power
Increasing downforce
Decreasing tyre pressure
On a dry track, which of these will maximise grip?
Smooth, narrow tyres
Smooth, wide tyres
Textured, narrow tyres
Textured, wide tyres
Bonus: Who is the F1 GOAT?
