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Artillery Science Trivia Quiz

There's a lot of science in the field of artillery. Find out what you know!

A multiple-choice quiz by Carmek. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Carmek

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,049

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
988

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Question 1 of 10

1. When determining how to hit a target (finding a "firing solution"), the rotation of the earth is usually taken into account. This effect is called: Hint

Terraspin Effect

Centripidal Force

Coriolis Effect

Rotational Inertia Effect

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Question 2 of 10

2. An illumination artillery round usually has a parachute.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does the "quadrant elevation" of a weapon refer to?
Hint

There is no such term

Horizontal angle of the weapon barrel

Vertical angle of the weapon barrel

Altitude of the weapon

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is an artillery shell that releases gas while in flight known as? Hint

High explosive projectile

Illumination round

Base bleed projectile

White phosporous round

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Question 5 of 10

5. An artillery shell that releases gas does so because it gives it the following advantage: Hint

It increases spin

It reduces drag

It decreases its mass

It increases its stability

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Question 6 of 10

6. The highest point of an artillery shell's trajectory is known as the:
Hint

Axial Summit

Top Elevation

Maximum Ordinate

Top Altitude

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Question 7 of 10

7. Typically when determining how to hit a target, there are two firing solutions possible. These two solutions are called: Hint

Left and Right

Up and Down

Near and Far

High and Low

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Question 8 of 10

8. Brilliant artillery scientist Gerald Bull worked for the Iraqi military on artillery projects. What country does Bull hail from? Hint

Ireland

USA

Canada

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Question 9 of 10

9. Gerald Bull hoped to develop an artillery gun that would: Hint

Fire canisters of food to inaccessible starving populations

Self destruct if necessary

Fire satellites into orbit

Fire particles into clouds to cause rainfall

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Question 10 of 10

10. Artillery specialist Gerald Bull died in 1990. What was the cause of death?
Hint

Helicopter crash

He was assassinated

Accident on an artillery range

He committed suicide

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When determining how to hit a target (finding a "firing solution"), the rotation of the earth is usually taken into account. This effect is called:

Answer: Coriolis Effect

You can see the Coriolis Effect in action when water swirls down a drain.

2. An illumination artillery round usually has a parachute.

Answer: True

The parachute opens during flight, allowing an area to be lit for a longer period.

3. What does the "quadrant elevation" of a weapon refer to?

Answer: Vertical angle of the weapon barrel

The Quadrant Elevation is a key aspect of the firing solution.

4. What is an artillery shell that releases gas while in flight known as?

Answer: Base bleed projectile

The gas is released from the base of the shell.

5. An artillery shell that releases gas does so because it gives it the following advantage:

Answer: It reduces drag

Drag is reduced because the gas fills the area behind the shell, decreasing the pressure differential. The same effect is observed in stock car racing, when a leading car can "feel" a car in its slip-stream.

6. The highest point of an artillery shell's trajectory is known as the:

Answer: Maximum Ordinate

In mathematics, the ordinate is the vertical axis.

7. Typically when determining how to hit a target, there are two firing solutions possible. These two solutions are called:

Answer: High and Low

Typically, mortars fire high angle trajectories.

8. Brilliant artillery scientist Gerald Bull worked for the Iraqi military on artillery projects. What country does Bull hail from?

Answer: Canada

He was born in North Bay, Ontario, in 1928.

9. Gerald Bull hoped to develop an artillery gun that would:

Answer: Fire satellites into orbit

Bull's dream was never realized.

10. Artillery specialist Gerald Bull died in 1990. What was the cause of death?

Answer: He was assassinated

The prevailing theory is that the Israeli secret service killed Bull. Other suspects are Iraqi operatives or the CIA.

Source: Author Carmek

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