Fluid mechanics: drag and air resistance quiz games for PE and Sport (A level core)

1. 1

   Which factor does a skier reduce by tucking low?

   Surface characteristicsWeightFrontal cross-sectional areaMass
2. 2

   Which action reduces a cyclist's frontal cross-sectional area?

   Sitting upright with the back straightPedalling at a higher speedCrouching low over the handlebarsWearing a loose, baggy jersey
3. 3

   True or false: a larger frontal cross-sectional area increases drag.

   a larger frontal cross-sectional area increases drag.

+ 12 more questions in the game.

1. 1

   Which term describes the area of a body facing the oncoming fluid?

   Frontal cross-sectional areaTotal surface areaStreamlined shapeBody volume
2. 2

   What name is given to the force opposing a swimmer's motion through water?

   WeightBuoyancyAir resistanceDrag
3. 3

   Match each factor to a way of reducing air resistance.

   VelocityFrontal areaSurface characteristicsSlow downWear a smooth suitCrouch lower

+ 11 more questions in the game.

1. 1

   Which of these does NOT change the air resistance on a cyclist?

   Her speedHer frontal cross-sectional areaThe surface of her clothingHer body mass
2. 2

   Drag on a swimmer ____ as the swimmer's velocity rises.

   vanishesdecreasesincreasesreverses
3. 3

   True or false: A tailwind reduces the air resistance on a cyclist.

   A tailwind reduces the air resistance on a cyclist.

+ 12 more questions in the game.