Discovering Flight - AS 100 Quiz 1

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction - this is one of

Who invented the kite?

The theory behind how a wing produces lift (low vs high pressure) is known as

A _______ is a light aircraft without an engine

The father/son team who in a Greek legend escaped from prison on wings they made?

Who produced the first known designs for a parachute and a helicopter

Early students of flight put a great deal of energy examining _____

The Chinese invented rockets and used them mostly for _________

Who made the first known attempt at human flight (which ended up in an ugly accident)?

What is flight?