Question

How does the author of the article show that drones are a controversial technology?


The author details their own opinion of whether drones are a good technology or not.


The author gives multiple examples of how drones can be useful and their dangerous nature.


The author provides firsthand accounts of people who have enjoyed using drones and people who have not.


The author gives statistics of the amount of deaths that have been caused by drones.
Which of the following statements are true, based on the text? Select two.


Drone technology is can be very useful, but also harmful to human life.


The force of thrust pushes a drone downwards.


A propeller is used to control a drone from a distance.


Drones use Newton’s Third Law of Motion to hover once they are in the air.
How does the author show that Newton’s Third Law of Motion is important to drone technology?


The author shows how the third law makes it very difficult for drones to stay in flight.


The author uses the third law to show why drones are a controversial technology.


The author shows how Newton’s third law makes drones different from other aircrafts.


The author demonstrates that the equal and opposite forces of the third law are what help a drone take flight and stay aloft.
Which of the following statements best explains how the force of thrust works?


Thrust is the result of gravity and other forces being in balance on the drone.


Thrust is the same as gravity and causes the drone to fall to the ground.


Thrust from the propellers pushes down, and based on Newton’s third law, the ground or air push back up against this force.


Thrust pushes in the same direction as gravity, which lifts the drone.
Please answer all questions

Answer 1

1) How does the author show drones are controversial?
- The author gives multiple examples of how drones can be useful and their dangerous nature.

2) Select two true statements (based on the text):
- Drone technology can be very useful, but also harmful to human life.
- Drones use Newton’s Third Law of Motion to hover once they are in the air.

3) How does the author show Newton’s Third Law is important?
- The author demonstrates that the equal and opposite forces of the third law are what help a drone take flight and stay aloft.

4) Which best explains how thrust works?
- Thrust from the propellers pushes down, and based on Newton’s third law, the ground or air push back up against this force.