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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.

Author
Carmek

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
244,284

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1647

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (7/10), Guest 97 (8/10), Guest 12 (1/10).

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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

Launch Rope

Simonsen

Boomer

Lanyard

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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

It will have a faster than normal velocity.

It will have a lower than normal velocity.

It will fly with greater stability.

It will spin faster.

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Question 3 of 10

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

Pipe

Base

Muzzle

Tube

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Question 4 of 10

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

Canards

Spin

Fins

Gas

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Question 5 of 10

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

Quieter

Camouflage

More accurate

Cheaper

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Question 6 of 10

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

Proximity

Delay

Point Detonation

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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

Indirect Fire

Friendly Fire

Direct Fire

Deceptive Fire

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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

Fire Sticks

Fuzes

Propellant

Boomers

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Question 9 of 10

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

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

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

Yes

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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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