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What are two requirements placed upon load bearing members?
What are two requirements placed upon load bearing members?
Which components make up the longitudinal framework of load bearing members?
Which components make up the longitudinal framework of load bearing members?
What type of forces do ribs primarily take in an aircraft structure?
What type of forces do ribs primarily take in an aircraft structure?
In what sections do ribs take the forces of intrinsic pressure?
In what sections do ribs take the forces of intrinsic pressure?
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What is the purpose of a 'spar' in an aircraft structure?
What is the purpose of a 'spar' in an aircraft structure?
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What are the two types of rib designs mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of rib designs mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary factor used to classify aircraft based on purpose?
What is the primary factor used to classify aircraft based on purpose?
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Which of the following airfoil section shapes is described as having high lift ability and being applied to low-speed aircraft?
Which of the following airfoil section shapes is described as having high lift ability and being applied to low-speed aircraft?
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What is the typical range of values for the coefficient of drag (c) for supersonic aircraft?
What is the typical range of values for the coefficient of drag (c) for supersonic aircraft?
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Which airfoil section shape is described as having the lowest drag at high subsonic speeds?
Which airfoil section shape is described as having the lowest drag at high subsonic speeds?
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What is the purpose of lenticular airfoils, according to the text?
What is the purpose of lenticular airfoils, according to the text?
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Which airfoil section shape is described as theoretically the most useful for supersonic (hypersonic) speeds?
Which airfoil section shape is described as theoretically the most useful for supersonic (hypersonic) speeds?
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What is the primary function of high-lift devices on the wings of an aircraft?
What is the primary function of high-lift devices on the wings of an aircraft?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of high-lift device on the trailing edge of the wing?
Which of the following is NOT a type of high-lift device on the trailing edge of the wing?
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What is the primary purpose of using an adaptive wing on an aircraft?
What is the primary purpose of using an adaptive wing on an aircraft?
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Which of the following is a device used to increase the aircraft's drag during landing or deceleration?
Which of the following is a device used to increase the aircraft's drag during landing or deceleration?
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Which of the following is a high-lift device used on the leading edge of the wing?
Which of the following is a high-lift device used on the leading edge of the wing?
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