How Much Do You Know About Physics And Airplanes? (Easy)

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1. What is the name of the force that pushes a plane upwards?

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Recap: Lift is generated by the wings and pushes the plain upwards! The opposite force is weight, which pulls the plane down.

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2. What force attracts us towards the surface of the earth?

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The earth is huge, so it pulls all of us towards it by gravity.

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3. Simply put, what is a force?

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A plane is PUSHED by lift and thrust and PULLED by weight and drag.

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4. What are the two VERTICAL forces acting on a flying plane?

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Lift(produced by the wings) is directed upwards while weight(gravity) is directed downwards.

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5. True or false, there cannot be friction between two gases.

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Friction exists between molecules of all substances.

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6. Which part of the plane generates lift?

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The airfoil shape of the wings generate lift.

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7. The chemical potential energy of a substance be released by:

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Chemical potential energy is energy stored in the molecules of a substance. When it is burnt, the energy is released.

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8. Which types of potential energy are present in a real airplane?
A) Chemical Potential EnergyB) Elastic Potential EnergyC) Gravitational Potential Energy

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Chemical potential energy - fuel
Gravitational potential energy - the plane's height

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9. Which type of energy directly causes thrust?

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The engine of an airplane produces kinetic energy that pushes the plane forward.

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10. Which of the following results would result in Drag?
A) Air resistance B) WindC) A storm

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All of the above would result in friction against the surface of the plane and slow it down.

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What is the name of the force that pushes a plane upwards?
What force attracts us towards the surface of the earth?
Simply put, what is a force?
What are the two VERTICAL forces acting on a flying plane?
True or false, there cannot be friction between two gases.
Which part of the plane generates lift?
The chemical potential energy of a substance be released by:
Which types of potential energy are present in a real airplane?A)...
Which type of energy directly causes thrust?
Which of the following results would result in Drag?A) Air...
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