Cadet Competition Written Practice Exam

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The science of flight of air in motion is called _______.

Hydrodynamics
Aeronautics
Thermodynamics
Astrodynamics

The correct answer is: Aeronautics

The science of flight and the behavior of air in motion is referred to as aeronautics. This field encompasses the study of how aircraft operate, the principles involved in flight, and the forces acting on them, including lift, drag, thrust, and weight. Aeronautics focuses specifically on the atmosphere and the dynamics of air as it interacts with various objects, primarily in the context of aviation and flight technology. Hydrodynamics deals with the behavior of fluids (liquids) in motion, which is different from the study of gases. Thermodynamics is concerned with the principles of heat transfer and energy transformation within systems, while astrodynamics focuses on the motion of objects in space, particularly in relation to celestial bodies. Therefore, aeronautics is the most appropriate term for the science concerned with the motion of air and the principles governing flight.