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Quiz on Basic Science Concepts

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the chemical name for carbon monoxide?

a)

CO2

b)

CO

c)

O2

d)

H2O

2.

What is the term used to describe the resistance to movement?

a)

Drag

b)

Friction

c)

Aerodynamics

d)

Viscosity

3.

What happens to drag if the speed of a vehicle is doubled?

a)

Drag is halved

b)

Drag remains the same

c)

Drag doubles

d)

Drag decreases

4.

What is an example of a support system in a CO2 car?

a)

Eye screws

b)

Plastic wheels

c)

Axle bearings

d)

Ramp test

5.

What is the study of airflow and the forces involved when an object moves through the air called?

a)

Drag

b)

Coefficient of drag

c)

Laminar flow

d)

Aerodynamics

6.

The force acting on a moving vehicle that counteracts (is opposite of) thrust is

a)

drag

b)

gravity

c)

lift

d)

momentum

7.

Of the following, the one with the largest coefficient of drag is the

a)

passenger car

b)

tractor-trailer

c)

van

d)

parachute

8.

When the boundary layers surrounding a vehicle begin to build on top of one another creating drag, this type of drag is called

a)

skin friction

b)

viscous friction

c)

air layer friction

d)

boundary friction

9.

Drag caused by irregularities or protrusions on outer surfaces of a vehicle is called

a)

protrusion drag

b)

surface drag

c)

parasite drag

d)

skin drag

10.

Shapes that permit air movement with the least amount of drag are called

a)

laminar

b)

dragless

c)

streamlined

d)

none of the above

11.

Which aerodynamic concept is associated with eddies or vortices?

a)

Skin Friction

b)

Streamline

c)

Separation

d)

Parasite Drag

12.

What aerodynamic concept is related to door handles, moldings, and side mirrors?

a)

Skin Friction

b)

Streamline

c)

Separation

d)

Parasite Drag

13.

Which aerodynamic concept is represented by a teardrop shape?

a)

Skin Friction

b)

Streamline

c)

Separation

d)

Parasite Drag

14.

What is the aerodynamic concept associated with breaking up of a boundary layer?

a)

Skin Friction

b)

Streamline

c)

Separation

d)

Parasite Drag

15.

Which car has better ramp test accuracy based on the given data: Car A travels 35 feet and goes 2 feet off center, while Car B travels 33 feet and goes 1.5 feet off center?

a)

Car A

b)

Car B

c)

Both have equal accuracy

d)

Cannot be determined

16.

Which of the following factors increases aerodynamic drag on a vehicle?

a)

Irregular shapes

b)

Streamlined design

c)

Smoother surfaces

d)

Lower speed

17.

What is the main purpose of streamlining the shape of a car?

a)

To add weight

b)

To improve color

c)

To reduce drag

d)

To increase friction

18.

Which term describes the smooth flow of air over a vehicle's surface?

a)

Turbulent flow

b)

Laminar flow

c)

Separation

d)

Parasite drag

19.

Which of the following modifications would most effectively decrease aerodynamic drag on a vehicle?

a)

Adding a roof rack

b)

Using wider tires

c)

Installing larger side mirrors

d)

Smoothing the underbody

20.

What is the effect of sharp edges on a car's body in terms of airflow?

a)

They reduce skin friction

b)

They increase separation and drag

c)

They promote laminar flow

d)

They have no effect on aerodynamics

21.

Which term best describes the resistance caused by air swirling behind a moving vehicle?

a)

Rolling resistance

b)

Wake turbulence

c)

Laminar flow

d)

Skin friction

22.

Which of the following features would most likely increase skin friction on a car's surface?

a)

Smoother paint finish

b)

Textured decals

c)

Rounded edges

d)

Flush door handles

23.

What is the primary effect of adding a rear spoiler to a vehicle?

a)

Reduces gravity

b)

Increases lift

c)

Alters airflow to reduce drag

d)

Decreases rolling resistance

24.

Which factor would most likely cause turbulent flow around a moving car?

a)

Smooth underbody

b)

Sharp corners and protrusions

c)

Streamlined body shape

d)

Low vehicle speed

25.

Which of the following changes would most likely reduce the amount of turbulent airflow around a vehicle?

a)

Increasing surface roughness

b)

Removing side mirrors

c)

Adding sharp edges

d)

Installing a roof rack

26.

What is the main reason for using smooth wheel covers on race cars?

a)

To increase rolling resistance

b)

To reduce aerodynamic drag

c)

To add weight

d)

To improve braking

27.

Which term describes the force that opposes a vehicle's motion due to contact with the ground?

a)

Separation

b)

Drag

c)

Rolling resistance

d)

Lift

28.

Which design feature helps maintain laminar flow over a vehicle's surface?

a)

Sharp edges

b)

Exposed door handles

c)

Large roof racks

d)

Flush-mounted windows

29.

What is the effect of increasing the smoothness of a car's underbody?

a)

Increases rolling resistance

b)

Reduces aerodynamic drag

c)

Increases wake turbulence

d)

Decreases laminar flow

30.

Which of the following would most likely increase wake turbulence behind a vehicle?

a)

Adding a rear diffuser

b)

Smoothing the wheel covers

c)

Streamlining the roofline

d)

Using a boxy rear end

31.

Which of the following modifications would most likely decrease aerodynamic drag on a vehicle?

a)

Adding a large roof rack

b)

Installing flush-mounted headlights

c)

Attaching wide side mirrors

d)

Using textured paint

32.

What is the main effect of increasing the number of protrusions on a car's surface?

a)

Decreases wake turbulence

b)

Improves laminar flow

c)

Increases parasite drag

d)

Reduces rolling resistance

33.

Which term describes the smooth flow of air over a vehicle's body?

a)

Parasite drag

b)

Laminar flow

c)

Wake turbulence

d)

Turbulent flow