WorksheetsQuiz on Basic Science Concepts
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the chemical name for carbon monoxide?
CO2
CO
O2
H2O
What is the term used to describe the resistance to movement?
Drag
Friction
Aerodynamics
Viscosity
What happens to drag if the speed of a vehicle is doubled?
Drag is halved
Drag remains the same
Drag doubles
Drag decreases
What is an example of a support system in a CO2 car?
Eye screws
Plastic wheels
Axle bearings
Ramp test
What is the study of airflow and the forces involved when an object moves through the air called?
Drag
Coefficient of drag
Laminar flow
Aerodynamics
The force acting on a moving vehicle that counteracts (is opposite of) thrust is
drag
gravity
lift
momentum
Of the following, the one with the largest coefficient of drag is the
passenger car
tractor-trailer
van
parachute
When the boundary layers surrounding a vehicle begin to build on top of one another creating drag, this type of drag is called
skin friction
viscous friction
air layer friction
boundary friction
Drag caused by irregularities or protrusions on outer surfaces of a vehicle is called
protrusion drag
surface drag
parasite drag
skin drag
Shapes that permit air movement with the least amount of drag are called
laminar
dragless
streamlined
none of the above
Which aerodynamic concept is associated with eddies or vortices?
Skin Friction
Streamline
Separation
Parasite Drag
What aerodynamic concept is related to door handles, moldings, and side mirrors?
Skin Friction
Streamline
Separation
Parasite Drag
Which aerodynamic concept is represented by a teardrop shape?
Skin Friction
Streamline
Separation
Parasite Drag
What is the aerodynamic concept associated with breaking up of a boundary layer?
Skin Friction
Streamline
Separation
Parasite Drag
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?
Car A
Car B
Both have equal accuracy
Cannot be determined
Which of the following factors increases aerodynamic drag on a vehicle?
Irregular shapes
Streamlined design
Smoother surfaces
Lower speed
What is the main purpose of streamlining the shape of a car?
To add weight
To improve color
To reduce drag
To increase friction
Which term describes the smooth flow of air over a vehicle's surface?
Turbulent flow
Laminar flow
Separation
Parasite drag
Which of the following modifications would most effectively decrease aerodynamic drag on a vehicle?
Adding a roof rack
Using wider tires
Installing larger side mirrors
Smoothing the underbody
What is the effect of sharp edges on a car's body in terms of airflow?
They reduce skin friction
They increase separation and drag
They promote laminar flow
They have no effect on aerodynamics
Which term best describes the resistance caused by air swirling behind a moving vehicle?
Rolling resistance
Wake turbulence
Laminar flow
Skin friction
Which of the following features would most likely increase skin friction on a car's surface?
Smoother paint finish
Textured decals
Rounded edges
Flush door handles
What is the primary effect of adding a rear spoiler to a vehicle?
Reduces gravity
Increases lift
Alters airflow to reduce drag
Decreases rolling resistance
Which factor would most likely cause turbulent flow around a moving car?
Smooth underbody
Sharp corners and protrusions
Streamlined body shape
Low vehicle speed
Which of the following changes would most likely reduce the amount of turbulent airflow around a vehicle?
Increasing surface roughness
Removing side mirrors
Adding sharp edges
Installing a roof rack
What is the main reason for using smooth wheel covers on race cars?
To increase rolling resistance
To reduce aerodynamic drag
To add weight
To improve braking
Which term describes the force that opposes a vehicle's motion due to contact with the ground?
Separation
Drag
Rolling resistance
Lift
Which design feature helps maintain laminar flow over a vehicle's surface?
Sharp edges
Exposed door handles
Large roof racks
Flush-mounted windows
What is the effect of increasing the smoothness of a car's underbody?
Increases rolling resistance
Reduces aerodynamic drag
Increases wake turbulence
Decreases laminar flow
Which of the following would most likely increase wake turbulence behind a vehicle?
Adding a rear diffuser
Smoothing the wheel covers
Streamlining the roofline
Using a boxy rear end
Which of the following modifications would most likely decrease aerodynamic drag on a vehicle?
Adding a large roof rack
Installing flush-mounted headlights
Attaching wide side mirrors
Using textured paint
What is the main effect of increasing the number of protrusions on a car's surface?
Decreases wake turbulence
Improves laminar flow
Increases parasite drag
Reduces rolling resistance
Which term describes the smooth flow of air over a vehicle's body?
Parasite drag
Laminar flow
Wake turbulence
Turbulent flow
