Acceleration

Question 1

The three physical principles are

Answer 1

Speed, velocity and acceleration

Question 2

The three types of acceleration are

Answer 2

Linear (change in speed)
radial (change in direction without a change in speed)
angular (simultaneous change in both speed and direction)

Question 3

Types of G forces

Answer 3

Transverse G Force-takeoff and landing
negative G Force-dives
positive G force-turns or banks

Question 4

Physical considerations when determining the effects of G forces

Answer 4

Magnitude, direction, rate of application, direction of force and previous G exposure

Question 5

G induced loss of consciousness

Answer 5

Absolute incapacitation is when you are actually unconscious for 12 to 16 seconds. Relative incapacitation is a period of time where you experience confusion, disorientation, or memory loss for a period of 12 to 16 seconds even though you are still conscious

Question 6

Two protection methods against G’s

Answer 6

Anti-G straining maneuver, anti-G suit

Question 7

Two elements of the AGSM

Answer 7

Muscles tensing and cyclic breathing

Question 8

Primary errors when performing AGSMs

Answer 8

Timing, breathing, loss of situational awareness

Question 9

Physiological factors to consider for tolerance to positive G forces

Answer 9

Physical conditioning, and aerobic conditioning, aerobic conditioning

Question 10

Types of self-imposed stress

Answer 10

Dehydration, fatigue, drugs and self-medication, alcohol or hangover, hypoglycemia or missed meals