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1. How many forces are there on a jet fighter?
	3
	2
	4

2. Which is not a force on an aircraft?
	Width
	Weight
	Lift

3. Which force is generated on the aircraft by the Earth's gravitational attraction?
	Lift
	Weight
	Drag

4. The elevator turns the plane to the right or to the left.
	True
	False

5. What does the aircraft's rudder control?
	Roll
	Pitch
	Yaw

6. The ailerons are located on the tail of the plane.
	True
	False

7. An airplane needs an engine to fly.
	True
	False

8. Why did the Wright brothers put their elevator on the front of their glider?
	For better control of lift.
	For better aerodynamics.
	For their protection.

9. Modern planes use ailerons to deflect the forces on the wing. What did the Wright brothers use?
	Wing warping.
	Front mounted elevator.
	A wooden frame.

10. Does air move faster over the top or bottom of the wing?
	Top.
	Bottom.

11. How do we counteract the Drag force?
	The Lift force.
	The Thrust force.
	The Gravity force.

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