NASA Glenn Out of Control Pre-Conference Assessment Quiz - Here is how you did. | |
1. How many forces are there on an jet fighter? The answer is: 4. Thrust, Weight, Drag, Lift are the four forces on an airplane. |
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2. Which is not a force on an aircraft? The answer is: Width is not a force on an airplane in flight. |
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3. Which force is generated on the aircraft by the Earth's
gravitational attraction? The answer is: Weight is the force created by the Earth's gravitational attraction. |
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4. The elevator turns the plane to the right or to the left. The answer is: False, the elevator allows the pilot to change the pitch of the airplane. |
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5. What does the aircraft's rudder control? The answer is: The rudder controls the aircraft yaw. |
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6. The ailerons are located on the tail of the plane. The answer is: False, the ailerons are located toward the tip of the wings. | |
7. An airplane needs an engine to fly. The answer is: False, an airplane is a large glider and can fly without an engine. The engine provides thrust and power for the airplane. |
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