Wilbur and Orville Wright's Testing of Wing Designs in a Wind

question 9

Multiple Choice

Wilbur and Orville Wright's testing of wing designs in a wind tunnel is an example of using

• A) observations to construct models.
• B) hypotheses to test observations.
• C) a theory to formulate hypotheses.
• D) models to collect data.
• E) data to make predictions.

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Definitions:

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a normal exhalation, used to measure lung function.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation, contributing to the total lung capacity.

Peak Expiratory Flow

A measure of the fastest speed at which a person can exhale air after a maximal inhalation, often used in diagnosing and monitoring asthma.

Tidal Volume

The volume of air moved into or out of the lungs during a normal breath at rest.