Gravitational Forces

Question 1

What is the negative G-force limit that an individual can still function?

A. 4.5 G.
B. - 3 G.
C. - 2 G.
D. - 4.5 G.

Answer 1

B. - 3 G

Question 2

Which of the following is caused by extremely high, positive G-forces?

A. redout.
B. whiteout.
C. brownout.
D. blackout.

Answer 2

D. blackout

Question 3

Negative G-forces will cause blood to pool in ________, and a condition known as _______ will occur.

A. the extremities; redout.
B. the lower legs and arms; redout.
C. the head; redout.
D. the head; grey out.

Answer 3

C. the head; redout

Question 4

When can the body withstand brief accelerations of more than 45 Gs?

A. laterally.
B. vertically.
C. fore and aft.
D. none of the above.

Answer 4

C. fore and aft

Question 5

What happens to an individual during blackout caused by excessive G-forces?

A. loss of peripheral vision and hearing.
B. they have a complete loss of vision but are still conscious.
C. they are unconscious.
D. they lose colour vision but are still conscious.

Answer 5

B. they have a complete loss of vision but are still conscious