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

10 Questions | By Foldingtofly | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 54

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1.

Simply put, what is a force?
- A.
  
  A push only
- B.
  
  A pull only
- C.
  
  A push or a pull
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. A push or a pull

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

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2.

What is the name of the force that pushes a plane upwards?
- A.
  
  Lift
- B.
  
  Gravity
- C.
  
  Anti-gravity
- D.
  
  Weight
Correct Answer
A. Lift

Explanation
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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3.

Which of the following results would result in Drag?A) Air resistance B) WindC) A storm
- A.
  
  A only
- B.
  
  A and B only
- C.
  
  A and C only
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

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

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4.

What are the two VERTICAL forces acting on a flying plane?
- A.
  
  Lift and Drag
- B.
  
  Lift and Weight
- C.
  
  Thrust and Drag
- D.
  
  Thrust and Weight
Correct Answer
B. Lift and Weight

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

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5.

Which type of energy directly causes thrust?
- A.
  
  Chemical Potential Energy
- B.
  
  Thermal Energy
- C.
  
  Kinetic Energy
- D.
  
  Gravity
Correct Answer
C. Kinetic Energy

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

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6.

True or false, there cannot be friction between two gases.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Friction exists between molecules of all substances.

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7.

Which types of potential energy are present in a real airplane?A) Chemical Potential EnergyB) Elastic Potential EnergyC) Gravitational Potential Energy
- A.
  
  A only
- B.
  
  B only
- C.
  
  A and C only
- D.
  
  B and C only
Correct Answer
C. A and C only

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

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8.

What force attracts us towards the surface of the earth?
- A.
  
  Friction
- B.
  
  Lift
- C.
  
  Tension
- D.
  
  Gravity
Correct Answer
D. Gravity

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

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9.

The chemical potential energy of a substance be released by:
- A.
  
  Throwing it onto the ground
- B.
  
  Burning it
- C.
  
  Crushing it
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Burning it

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

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10.

Which part of the plane generates lift?
- A.
  
  Engine
- B.
  
  Fuselage
- C.
  
  Wings
- D.
  
  Cockpit
Correct Answer
C. Wings

Explanation
The airfoil shape of the wings generate lift.

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

Simply put, what is a force?

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

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

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

Which type of energy directly causes thrust?

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

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

What force attracts us towards the surface of the earth?

The chemical potential energy of a substance be released by:

Which part of the plane generates lift?