Quiz 3

Question 1

An observable phenomenon
Commonly associated with a spinning object moving through a fluid
The path of the spinning object is deflected in a manner not present when the object is not spinning

Answer 1

Magnus Effect

Question 2

States that faster moving air has low air pressure
and slower moving air has high air pressure
Explains the magic of flight

Answer 2

Bernoulli Principle

Question 3

American aviation pioneer, astronomer, and physicist who invented the bolometer.
Early aviation success with the unmanned models, but no success with the manned aircraft in December 1903

Answer 3

Samuel Langley

Question 4

The WART HOG
Flown by the USAF
Ground Attack Aircraft “Tank Killer”

Answer 4

A-10 Thunderbolt II

Question 5

Islet in the center of Pearl Harbor
Main focuses of attack during December 7 attacks

Answer 5

NAS Ford Island, HI

Question 6

Different component that make up the aircraft’s tail assembly

Answer 6

Empennage

Question 7

Thrust (the force that moves an aircraft in the direction of the motion), Drag (the force that acts opposite to the direction of motion)
Weight (the force caused by gravity that pulls all object to the center of the Earth), and Lift (the force that hold an airplane in the air

Answer 7

4 Forces of Flight

Question 8

Aircraft designer, pilot, air and bike racer
Competitor of the Wright Brothers
Focused of civil and military aircraft
Built premier Army trainer, “The Jenny”
Made the first aircraft carrier takeoff in 1912

Answer 8

Glenn Curtiss

Question 9

Primary USN and USMC ground attack aircraft during 1960s to 1980s

Answer 9

A-4 Skyhawk

Question 10

Where the Wright Brothers flew for the first time
They picked this spot for its predictable winds and steady intense velocities

Answer 10

Kill Devil Hills, NC