Science
What is Drag?
The force that slows the plane as it travels through the air
What is the plane called that broke the sound barrier?
What is an example of a geodesic dome?
Epcot, Playground domes
What does geodesic mean?
Relating to or denoting the shortest possible line between two points on a sphere or other curved surface
Whats our professors name?
What is Lift?
The force that goes against the plane keeping it in the air
What is the technological aspect that was added to help pilot's land the Concorde?
The nose of the plane was able to dive downwards
What units is the force of gravity on Earth measure in? (9.8 __)
9.8 m/s2
What math subject involved relations of lines, points, surfaces, solids, etc.?
Geometry
What time does this class start?
4:25pm
What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
What is something the Soviets plane design that differed from the Concorde model?
The winglets on the front of the plane
What does 'force per unit area' mean?
Pressure
How fast would a military plane need to travel in order to break the sound barrier?
770mph or more
What month is it?
What principle allows planes to fly? (prof mentioned in class)
Bernoulli's Principle
What rollercoaster is faster, one made out of steel or one made of wood?
Steel
TRUE or FALSE: Substances that have a lower pH are less acidic
FALSE
What is the formula for speed?
Distance/Time
What is the course name? (ex. ACC 221)
EDT 181
Potential Energy
What was the software in the skateboarder lab?
What recent lab activity involved basic engineering principles? (HINT: only given tape and paper)
Egg Drop Experiment
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
a2 + b2 = c2
What date is Thanksgiving?
November 28th