Question

Which of the following is correct?

(a) We should avoid placing heavy items behind or above people

(b) Lift is always same as weight

(c) Drag is always same as thrust

(d) Heavy items can be placed as we want

I got this question in examination.

The above asked question is from Configuration Layout topic in chapter Configuration Layout Considerations of Aircraft Design

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) We should avoid placing heavy items behind or above people

Explanation: Lift is not always same as weight. Drag is not necessarily to be same as thrust. Heavy items should be placed as per structural and crashworthiness considerations. Heavy items should not be placed behind or above people or passenger compartment.