INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION: UNIT 2 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+

Joseph-Michel Montgolfier and Jacques-Etlenne Montgolfier were famous for which of the following inventions? Correct Answer: First manned hot air balloon According to Greek mythology, which was the outcome of the story about Daedalus and his son Icarus? Correct Answer: It describes how they escaped from prison using wings made of feathers and wax. True or False? The buoyant force on a submerged object is equal to the weight of the fluid that is displaced by the object. Correct Answer: true Which was Leonardo da Vinci's greatest contribution to modern aviation? Correct Answer: He described flight similar to that of birds. 2 What are the main parts of a hot air balloon? Correct Answer: Basket, burner, and envelope ______ is the ability or tendency to float in air, in water, or other fluid. Correct Answer: buoyancy As a scientists, inventor and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci used a methodical approach to study topics, including Correct Answer: drew precise illustrations with detailed descriptions about the subject. How does a hot air balloon control its direction in flight? Correct Answer: By using the wind at various altitudes to fly to desired locations A hot air balloon rises when Correct Answer: the less dense air inside the balloon causes the balloon to be lifted off the ground. Describe several of da Vinci's lasting impacts on aviation. Correct Answer: Leonardo da Vinci recorded observations and concepts that helped develop successful airplanes in the early twentieth century. He discussed concepts like the center of gravity and the center of pressure on a bird's wing. He also foreshadowed the modern concept of stall