Drag and Lift

Description: This quiz will test your understanding of the concepts of drag and lift in fluid dynamics.
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What is the primary cause of drag in a fluid?

  1. Viscosity

  2. Pressure difference

  3. Gravity

  4. Surface roughness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drag in a fluid is primarily caused by the viscous forces acting on the surface of an object moving through the fluid.

Which of the following factors does not affect the drag force on an object in a fluid?

  1. Velocity of the object

  2. Density of the fluid

  3. Shape of the object

  4. Temperature of the fluid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The temperature of the fluid does not directly affect the drag force on an object.

What is the relationship between drag force and velocity in a fluid?

  1. Linear

  2. Exponential

  3. Quadratic

  4. Inversely proportional


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Drag force is proportional to the square of the velocity of the object in a fluid.

What is the primary cause of lift in a fluid?

  1. Pressure difference

  2. Viscosity

  3. Gravity

  4. Surface roughness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lift in a fluid is primarily caused by the pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of an object moving through the fluid.

Which of the following factors does not affect the lift force on an object in a fluid?

  1. Angle of attack

  2. Velocity of the object

  3. Density of the fluid

  4. Shape of the object


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The shape of the object does not directly affect the lift force on an object in a fluid.

What is the relationship between lift force and angle of attack in a fluid?

  1. Linear

  2. Exponential

  3. Quadratic

  4. Inversely proportional


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lift force is proportional to the angle of attack of the object in a fluid.

What is the term used to describe the point at which the lift force on an object becomes zero?

  1. Stall

  2. Drag crisis

  3. Laminar-turbulent transition

  4. Sonic barrier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stall is the term used to describe the point at which the lift force on an object becomes zero.

Which of the following is an example of a device that generates lift in a fluid?

  1. Airplane wing

  2. Helicopter rotor

  3. Sailboat sail

  4. Wind turbine blade


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are examples of devices that generate lift in a fluid.

What is the term used to describe the force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid?

  1. Drag

  2. Lift

  3. Thrust

  4. Weight


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drag is the term used to describe the force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid.

Which of the following is an example of a device that generates drag in a fluid?

  1. Parachute

  2. Speed bump

  3. Air brake

  4. Spoiler


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are examples of devices that generate drag in a fluid.

What is the relationship between drag force and the density of the fluid?

  1. Linear

  2. Exponential

  3. Quadratic

  4. Inversely proportional


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drag force is proportional to the density of the fluid.

Which of the following is an example of a fluid that has a high density?

  1. Air

  2. Water

  3. Oil

  4. Honey


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Honey is an example of a fluid that has a high density.

What is the relationship between drag force and the surface roughness of an object?

  1. Linear

  2. Exponential

  3. Quadratic

  4. Inversely proportional


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drag force is proportional to the surface roughness of an object.

Which of the following is an example of an object with a rough surface?

  1. Golf ball

  2. Tennis ball

  3. Bowling ball

  4. Basketball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A golf ball is an example of an object with a rough surface.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a fluid flows smoothly over a surface?

  1. Laminar flow

  2. Turbulent flow

  3. Boundary layer

  4. Drag crisis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laminar flow is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a fluid flows smoothly over a surface.

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