Drag reduction system

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/drag-reduction-system

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the aerodynamic function?Reduces drag by altering rear wing flap angle, increasing straight-line speed
2. What is the formula 1 implementation?Introduced in the 2011 season
3. What is a drag reduction system (DRS)?DRS is a movable part on a race car's rear wing that the driver can open to make the car go faster on straight parts of the track.
4. How does DRS make a car faster?When the flap on the rear wing opens, it creates less drag and also less downforce, so the engine can push the car to higher speed on straights.

Aerodynamic Drag: The resistive force exerted by air on a moving object, hindering its motion.
Downforce: Aerodynamic force that pushes a vehicle downwards, increasing tire grip and stability.
Adjustable Bodywork: Parts of a vehicle's exterior that can be moved or altered during operation to change aerodynamic performance.