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Principles of Aerodynamics

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the area of aerodynamics study?

a)
The weight of objects.
b)
The speed and flight of objects. 
c)
The movement of air.
d)
The sound of air
2.
What are three key aerodynamics principles?
a)
Drag, height, & acceleration.
b)
Drag, downforce, & drafting.
c)
Acceleration, downforce, & motion.
d)
Acceleration, height, & motion.
3.
What word describes a force that slows an object when air pushes against it?
a)
Drag
b)
Downforce
c)
Drafting
d)
Deceleration
4.
Downforce is the opposite of lift.  
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Why is the science of aerodynamics important to racing?
a)

Because aerodynamics helps improve the safety of the race cars, keeping them on the track.  

b)

Because aerodynamics helps enhance the speed of the race cars, helping drivers zoom past the competition.  

c)
Because aerodynamics helps improve the performance of the cars, keeping them running smoothly and consistently.  
d)
All of the above.  
6.
An object is _____ if its position changes relative to another object.
a)
in motion
b)

at rest

c)

a frame of reference

d)
magical
7.

A distance vs time graph shows an object's...

a)
frame of reference
b)
speed
c)
acceleration
d)

favourite food

8.

A car driving at 50 km per hour drives for 2 hours. What distance did it cover?

a)

50 km

b)

25 km

c)

100 km

d)

75 km

9.

What do aerodynamics describe?

a)

Car speed

b)

The way air moves around things

c)

The car body

10.

Which shape is the most aerodynamic?

a)

Sphere

b)

Aerofoil

c)

Square

11.

How is lift created on an airplane?

a)

Air flows over the airfoil-shaped wings

b)

Through the gas

c)

A plane's weight changes and becomes lighter

d)

Like a bird

12.

Which car is the fastest ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

Which vehicle has the lowest speed ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

Which car has the highest speed according to its shape?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

What is "Motion"?

a)

It is the process of something moving

b)

It is the opposite of moving

c)

It is the friction between two surfaces

16.

This picture represents ...

a)

Action

b)

Friction

c)

Motion

d)

Reaction

17.

Which of the pictures represents Motion? (Two Possible Answers)

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

_________ is achieved through an equilibrium of all forces acting upon an object.

a)

Flight

b)

Balance

c)

Equal

d)

Happiness

19.

How can thrust be created? (Two possible answers)

a)

By the engine

b)

By yelling

c)

By the propeller

d)

By running

20.

If the lift is greater than the weight of an aircraft, the aircraft will...

a)

Go up

b)

Go down

c)

Speed up

d)

Slow down

21.

If the thrust is greater than the drag of an aircraft, the aircraft will...

a)

Go up

b)

Go down

c)

Speed up

d)

Slow down

22.

If the drag is greater than the thrust of an aircraft, the aircraft will...

a)

Go up

b)

Go down

c)

Speed up

d)

Slow down

23.

If the weight is greater than the lift of an aircraft, the aircraft will...

a)

Go up

b)

Go down

c)

Speed up

d)

Slow down

24.

Which of the four forces is often unwanted during F1 races as it makes the engine work harder?

a)

Lift

b)

Drag

c)

Thrust

d)

Gravity