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Quiz about Artillery Science The Sequel
Quiz about Artillery Science The Sequel

Artillery Science: The Sequel Trivia Quiz


My first artillery quiz was a bit difficult. I made this one a bit easier!

A multiple-choice quiz by Carmek. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Carmek
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
244,284
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1596
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (8/10), Baldfroggie (8/10), mariappank511 (0/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the word for the cord that the gunner pulls to fire an artillery weapon? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. As a gun barrel becomes worn over time, its inner diameter increases. What will this cause the projectile to do? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the barrel of a mortar weapon normally called? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What stabilizes smaller mortar rounds (e.g. 81mm rounds) while in flight? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the major advantage that artillery projectiles have over missiles? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the mode of an artillery fuze that detonates when it senses that the ground is nearby? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Normally, an artillery gun is firing at a target that can be seen by an observer, but can't be seen from the gun position. What is this form of attack called? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the word used for the explosive material that is put inside the breech of an artillery gun? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Does the spin imparted on a artillery projectile cause it to curve horizontally in flight?


Question 10 of 10
10. Are the artillery projectiles that get stuck in the gun barrel called "Stubborns"?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the word for the cord that the gunner pulls to fire an artillery weapon?

Answer: Lanyard

The lanyard allows a gunner to be at a safe distance from the gun.
2. As a gun barrel becomes worn over time, its inner diameter increases. What will this cause the projectile to do?

Answer: It will have a lower than normal velocity.

In a worn gun, more expanding gas seeps past the projectile, making the acceleration less efficient.
3. What is the barrel of a mortar weapon normally called?

Answer: Tube

Mortars make a "fup" sound when they are launched.
4. What stabilizes smaller mortar rounds (e.g. 81mm rounds) while in flight?

Answer: Fins

In the movie "Saving Private Ryan", U.S. soldiers threw mortar rounds at the Germans because they were at such close range.
5. What is the major advantage that artillery projectiles have over missiles?

Answer: Cheaper

The cheaper cost means that artillery rounds can be fired relentlessly for hours.
6. What is the mode of an artillery fuze that detonates when it senses that the ground is nearby?

Answer: Proximity

The Romulans once used a proximity fuze in the original "Star Trek" TV show.
7. Normally, an artillery gun is firing at a target that can be seen by an observer, but can't be seen from the gun position. What is this form of attack called?

Answer: Indirect Fire

The projectile arcs to its target.
8. What is the word used for the explosive material that is put inside the breech of an artillery gun?

Answer: Propellant

Propellant is precisely proportioned into bags, in order to produce a predictable muzzle velocity when the gun is fired.
9. Does the spin imparted on a artillery projectile cause it to curve horizontally in flight?

Answer: Yes

Typically a projectile curves to the right.
10. Are the artillery projectiles that get stuck in the gun barrel called "Stubborns"?

Answer: No

They are called "Stickers".
Source: Author Carmek

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