Mini-Game · Controller Ready
Lift, Thrust, Drag, and Gravity
Lift up, gravity down, thrust forward, drag back.
Beginner = bright + friendly · Advanced = dark + tech
Overview
Lift helps the drone go up. Gravity pulls it down. Thrust pushes it forward. Drag slows it down.
Learning objective
Describe the four forces acting on a drone in flight.
Key vocabulary
- Drag: Force that resists motion through air.
- Gravity: Constant downward pull.
Visual diagramFour Forces
Take your time — on-screen prompts guide each step.
Select the matching force: Thrust
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Lift
Gravity
Drag
Thrust
Instructions
How to play · Forces Game
Goal
Match the four flight forces — Lift, Thrust, Drag, Gravity.
Controls
- Click / Tap · Send the arrow to the matching force
Win condition
Match every arrow correctly to complete the activity.
- Read the arrow direction on each card.
- Pick the force label that matches that direction.
- Lift = up, Gravity = down, Thrust = forward, Drag = back.
- Clear the board before the timer runs out.
Quick quiz
1. Which force pulls down?
2. Drag opposes…
3. Thrust is created by…
4. For a steady hover, lift must…
5. To accelerate forward, the drone needs more…
Reflection
Where else in the world do you see forces balancing?
Badge reward
Force Master
Balanced lift, thrust, drag, and gravity.
Locked
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