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The answers to last weeks questions (28Apr-05May) are:

1:B 2:B 3:B 4:A 5:C

The answers to this weeks five questions will be posted on the 12 May 2000.

1 The viscosity of a liquid is a measure of the

a) resistance to flow
b) ability to transmit force
c) rate of change of internal friction with change in temperature

2 Specific gravity is a comparison of the weight of a substance and the weight of an equal volume of

a) oil at a specific temperature
b) mercury at a specific temperature
c) distilled water at a specific temperature

3 The dividing line between laminar flow and turbulent flow is

a) separation point
b) transition point
c) line of mean camber

4 It is true to say that

a) as speed decreases induced drag increases and profile drag decreases
b) as speed increases, induced drag and profile drag increase
c) as speed increases induced drag increases and profile drag decreases

5 If humidity is high the take off run will

a) not be affected because it is not allowed for in the take-off chart
b) increase because of the lower density
c) decrease because of the higher density

Test your knowledge and let us know your ratings and what you think of the questions!

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