Which side of an airplane wing has more curve to it?
The top side, to increase air speed- reducing air pressure
Where would you feel the least amount of g-forces on a rollercoaster?
At the bottom of the 1st hill
At the top of the 1st hill
At the top of the 2nd hill
In the middle of a loop
Where is the the U.S.'s oldest rollercoaster, "Leap The Dips", built in 1902.
California
Vermont
Florida
Pennsylvania
What ancient Greek philosopher identified the lever, pulley and the screw as simple machines?
Archimedes (287-212 bc)
What is the name of the angle created by the relative wind direction and the chord line in a wing design?
Angle of attack
Where were roller coasters first built?
Disney World
Kings Dominion
Hershey Park
Russia
What did the Wright brothers father do for a living?
He was a Bishop- a high ranking religious leader
Who said "Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think"?
Albert Einstein
What is this coaster called; found at Knoebels amusements in PA?
Wicked Cyclone
Flying Turns
Afterburner
Canyon Blaster
Name the two brothers who invented the airplane.
Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright
What force acts on a plane to pull it towards the ground?
Weight of the plane/gravity
What are the first things you should do when you enter the classroom for Engineering Exploration every day?
1. Sit in your seat, 2. Open computer, go to schoology, 3. Find the warm-up for the day 4. complete warm-up
What is the name of this coaster found at Hershey Park? It is the tallest and fastest at Hershey Park 210 feet tall and 76 MPH.
Laff Trakk
Candymonium
Cocoa Cruiser
Comet
What teacher do you line up with in the event of an evacuation drill (fire drill)?
Hawk Talk teacher
What is done when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force?
work
What simple machine is a knife?
wedge
What units of measurement does the Metric System of Measurement use to measure length?
millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers
Name at least 3 of the units in Everfi Hockey Scholars Science
Prepare the surface, the face off, strength, endurance, the stick, the goalie pads
What do the letters in the formula W = F x D stand for?
Work= Force x Distance
Where would you feel the least amount of g-forces on a rollercoaster?
In the middle of a loop
At the bottom of the 1st hill
At the top of the 1st hill
At the top of the 2nd hill
How many millimeters are in 27 CM?
270 mm
What is the mechanical force called that is generated by the planes engines to move the aircraft through the air?
Thrust
Name three criteria of your rollercoaster design challenge.
1. Needs either a turn or a loop 2. Must be at least 24" of track length 3.At some point the track needs to be below the finish 4. ball needs to land in cupa
What CITY and STATE did the Wright brothers grow up in?
Dayton ,Ohio
What is the name of this coaster, the biggest at Adventure Park in New Market?
Frederick Fire Storm
Monrovia Mauler
New Market Rocket
Wild West Express
What are the thin, solid lines with arrowhead on each end that show a measurement on a technical drawing.
Dimension lines
What are the 2 things that must occur in order for work to have been done?
1. The object must move 2. The direction of the object's motion is the same as the direction of the force.
In which part of a rollercoaster will a rider experience the most g-forces?
As the coaster is being pulled up the first hill
At the crest of the second hill
At the bottom of the first hill
As the coaster is going down the first hill
The Wright brothers first 2 gliders failed to perform as they hoped. What did they build to test their wing design; too make sure it provided enough lift?
A wind Tunnel
Where is the the U.S.'s oldest rollercoaster, "Leap The Dips", built in 1902.
Pennsylvania
California
Florida
Vermont
What did Orville and Wilbur Wright's dad give them as boys that sparked their interest in flight?
a rubber band helicopter
What is the NASA rover that landed and explored on Mars called?
Curiosity
What is the scientific principal called that explains how wind moves faster over a curved surface than a flat surface?
Bernoulli's Principal
What are some of the units that the Imperial System of Measurement uses to measure length.
inches, feet , miles , fractions of inches
When does a typical rollercoaster have the most potential energy?
At the top of the first hill.
In which part of a rollercoaster will a rider experience the most g-forces?
At the bottom of the first hill
At the crest of the second hill
As the coaster is going down the first hill
As the coaster is being pulled up the first hill
What type of energy increases as a rollercoaster picks up speed as it descends a hill?
Kinetic Energy
the measure of the force amplification achieved by using a tool, mechanical device or machine system.
mechanical advantage
On our classroom rulers, what is the smallest fraction the inch is divided into?
1/16
What simple machine are stairs?
incline plane
When does a typical rollercoaster have the most potential energy?
At the top of the first hill.
What type of simple machine is a slide?
incline plane
What happens to air pressure as air moves faster over a surface?
The air pressure decreases
The force experienced by riders which creates sensations of being pushed into the seat during sharp turns or drops, or feeling weightless at the top of a loop
G-Force
Where did the Wright brother first experiment with their gliders and early versions of their planes?
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Where was the propeller on the Wright Flyers located?
Behind the pilot
What famous structure can you find in picture of in this classroom?
Eifel Tower
What simple machine is a hand cranked pencil sharpener?
wheel and axle
Name one of the two day time custodians who keep our school clean and running smooth.
Ms. Wanda and Mr. Smith
Where were roller coasters first built?
Kings Dominion
Hershey Park
Russia
Disney World
What was the safety expectations contract that you and your parents had to sign called?
The Standards of Workmanship
What is the name of the online, Everfi, digital course you will be completing in this class.
Hockey Scholar
What is the 6th step of the design process?
Construct your design- Its on the poster in the front of the room
What simple machine are tweezers?
Lever
What simple machine is used to lift sails on a boat?
pulley
What is the force that opposes an aircraft's motion through the air?
Drag
What is the force that is normally generated by an planes wings that keeps it in the air?
Lift
Name the four forces that affect airplanes.
Thrust, Lift, Weight, Lift
What is the name of this coaster found at King's Dominion? It is the tallest and fastest at that park.
Grizzley
Project 305 or Intimidator 305
Twisted Timbers
Reptiilian
What percentage of your grade in CTE classes comes from your classwork/formative grades?
70%
What type of simple machine is a jar lid?
screw
What two jobs or businesses did the Wright brother do for a living before their airplane business?
Newspaper publisher and bicycle manufacture/repair/sales
Name the high school did Mr. Lowrie graduate from? Also name one of the two colleges that Mr. Lowrie graduated from
Linganore High School and Flagler College or Frostburg State University
What is the fixed support called that a lever arm sits on?
fulcrum or pivot point
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