| 1. |
Name the vehicle that is an example of a lifting body. |
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A. a Boeing 747
B. a glider
C. the orbiter
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| 2. |
The orbiter uses what type of wing? |
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A. delta wing
B. sweepback wing
C. straight wing
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| 3. |
Which part of the space shuttle is NOT reusable? |
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A. orbiter
B. external fuel tank
C. solid rocket booster
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| 4. |
Name the "space engines" used by the orbiter to enter, exit and
change orbit. |
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A. solid rocket booster
B. orbital maneuvering system
C. reaction control system
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| 5. |
Name the airplane control surface that is on the trailing edge of
the orbiter's wings. |
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A. aileron
B. rudder
C. elevon
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| 6. |
Name the engine system that is used to control the orbiter's motions
of roll, pitch and yaw while it is in the upper atmosphere. |
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A. reaction control system (RCS)
B. orbital maneuvering system (OMS)
C. orbiter reaction system (ORS)
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| 7. |
What is the purpose of the S-turns during landing? |
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A. to reduce heat
B. to slow the orbiter's speed
C. to burn extra fuel
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| 8. |
The orbiter's rudder is used to do what? |
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A. control yaw
B. slow the orbiter at landing
C. both of the above
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| 9. |
The orbiter lands on the runway moving at about what speed? |
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A. 424 mph
B. 215 mph
C. Mach 1
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| 10. |
One major difference between the orbiter and an airplane is found
with what part? |
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A. elevons
B. wings
C. engines
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| 11. |
An elevon is a control surface that combines which two control surfaces? |
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A. aileron and elevator
B. elevator and rudder
C. wing and aileron
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| 12. |
At what speeds does the orbiter fly? |
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A. hypersonic
B. supersonic and subsonic
C. all of the above
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