WorksheetsAircraft Flight and Explorer Car Worksheet
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which force works against lift in aircraft flight?
Thrust
Gravity
Drag
Speed
What is the main purpose of integrating sensors into an Explorer Car project?
To decorate the car
To reduce battery consumption
To gather data and inform decision-making
To increase the car’s speed
Which aerodynamic force slows the aircraft down?
Lift
Drag
Thrust
Gravity
What makes an Explorer car shoot forward?
The engine
The wheels
A rubber band
The steering wheel
In model aircraft, wings are curved on top to:
Allow birds to perch
Increase surface area
Generate lift through air pressure differences
Look aerodynamic
What happens when lift equals weight in flight?
A) The plane accelerates
B) The plane slows down
C) The plane maintains level flight
D) The plane dives
What is the purpose of using lightweight materials like balsa wood in model aircraft design?
Increase aesthetic appeal
Improve structural integrity under compression
Reduce weight to improve flight performance
Make it more rigid
To lift a heavy load more easily, you should hang the load _____ the pivot.
at the end of
close to
on top of
under
If you move the car’s weight closer to the back wheels, the car will usually _____.
start faster
stop more quickly
turn more easily
slow down
The chassis of an Explorer Car is primarily used to:
Display results
Provide structural support
Store the program
Generate electricity
A thin, low nose on the car is used to lower _____.
air drag
engine power
tire pressure
fuel capacity
Why should students sand the timber edges and joints before assembly?
To make parts heavier
To improve glue adhesion and safety
To save time
To change wood colour
When evaluating a timber moving arm project, which of the following should be considered?
Cost only
Visual aesthetics only
Functionality, construction quality, and design effectiveness
Number of joints used
Which tool is best suited for accurately cutting joints in the wooden parts of the moving arm?
Hot glue gun
Claw hammer
Tenon saw
Pipe cutter
A timber base is important in the moving arm project because it:
Stores electricity
Provides visual appeal only
Adds weight for stability
Decreases structural integrity
