Military Vehicles
What type of military vehicle is used for air combat and reconnaissance?
Fighter jets or drones.
What force opposes motion and slows down a moving object?
Friction
Which of Newton's laws states that "an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by a force"?
Newton's First Law (Law of Inertia).
What type of metal is commonly used in military armor due to its strength and lightweight properties?
Titanium.
What military rank is the highest in most armed forces, typically leading entire armies?
General.
What type of military vehicle is used to travel on water?
A naval ship or submarine.
What is the name of the upward force that allows ships to float?
Buoyancy.
Which law explains the action and reaction forces, such as a rocket pushing against the ground to lift off?
Newton's Third Law.
What is a synthetic material used for body armor?
Kevlar.
Which country is known for its famous Royal Navy?
The United Kingdom.
What is the name of a military vehicle that is armored and can fire heavy weapons?
A tank.
What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?
Gravity.
Which law states that force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma)?
Newton's Second Law
Name one metal and one non-metal used in military vehicles.
Metal: Steel; Non-metal: Carbon fiber.
Which country has the largest active military force in the world?
China.
Which military vehicle is designed to carry troops over rough terrain?
Armored personnel carrier (APC).
What force pushes a military aircraft forward?
Thrust.
How does Newton's First Law apply to a military tank stopping after driving?
Answer: The tank will continue moving until a force (friction or brakes) stops it.
The tank will continue moving until a force (friction or brakes) stops it.
What is a "wonder metal" and why is it called that?
It is a "wonder metal" because it is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and strong. ex: Ti, Al, ...
What is the official motto of the U.S. Navy SEALs?
"The only easy day was yesterday."
Name a military vehicle that can operate in both water and on land.
Amphibious assault vehicle (AAV).
What principle explains why airplanes can fly due to the shape of their wings?
Bernoulli’s Principle (which creates lift).
What happens to the acceleration of a military vehicle if the same force is applied but the mass increases?
The acceleration decreases.
What are all the physical properties of metals?
Electrical conductivity, Thermal conductivity, Ductility, Lustre, Malleability
What was the largest military conflict in human history?
World War II.