10 Questions
What provides lift for an airplane?
The airplane's wings
What is the force that pulls back on something trying to move?
Drag
What causes more drag than air?
Water
What is a way of changing lift and drag of an airfoil, as mentioned in the text?
Changing shape by moveable flaps
What is a study of the interaction of inertial, structural and aerodynamic forces on aircraft, buildings, and surface vehicles called?
Aeroelasticity
What is aerodynamics?
The study of forces and motion of objects through air
Which of the following reacts to aerodynamics according to the passage?
A kite in the sky
What are the two basic sources of aerodynamic forces and moments on a body?
Shear stress distribution and pressure distribution
Which type of body is characterized by pressure drag as most of the drag?
Blunt body
What does aerodynamics study about airplanes?
Generation of force and moment on the airplane
Explore the fundamental concepts of aerodynamics and aeroelasticity with a focus on the forces and motion of objects through the air. Learn how aerodynamics influences the flight of airplanes, rockets, kites, and even the airflow around cars.
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