Spell Bee Word: Aerodynamics

What does aerodynamics mean?

Word: Aerodynamics

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Aerodynamics means the science of how air moves around moving objects and pushes against them.

How do you spell aerodynamics?

Syllables: aer - o - dy - nam - ics

Tricky part: It starts aer, not air or are.

Watch out for: airodynamics, areodynamics, airdynamics

Memory tip: Begin with aero, as in aeroplane and aerobics.

Aerodynamics in a sentence

Example 1: Engineers test the aerodynamics of new cars in wind tunnels.

Example 2: The aerodynamics of a paper plane change when you fold the wings differently.

Example 3: Studying aerodynamics helped the Wright brothers design their first aircraft.

Fun Fact

The word joins Greek aer, air, and dynamis, power: aerodynamics studies the push and pull that air puts on moving things.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the correctly spelt word:

a) mechaniks
b) geografy
c) astronamy
d) aerodynamics

Word Cookie

Insert the correct pair of letters to form a word:

aerod_nam_cs

a) y, e
b) i, i
c) i, y
d) y, i

Mingle-Mangle

Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:

dnyaoarecsim

a) thermodynamics
b) aeronautics
c) aerodynamic
d) aerodynamics

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aerodynamics would matter most when designing a car's ____.

a) body shape
b) number plate
c) music system
d) seat fabric

2. Racing cyclists crouch low because good aerodynamics helps them ____.

a) rest their tired legs
b) cut through the air more easily
c) keep their helmets on
d) see the road more clearly