Why Do Airplanes Fly?
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Why Do Airplanes Fly?
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The Four Fundamental Forces
When an aircraft is flying straight and level, it is subject to four primary forces: lift, gravity, thrust, and drag.
These forces interact to maintain equilibrium: Lift counters gravity, while thrust counters drag.
- Thrust: This force propels the airplane forward through the air and is generated by a propeller or jet engine.
- Drag: The resistance of air that acts to slow the airplane's forward motion.
- Gravity: The natural force that pulls all objects toward the Earth.
- Lift: An upward force generated by the airflow above and below the wings. Air moves faster over the wing's upper surface and slower beneath it, creating a pressure difference that enables the airplane to remain airborne.
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May 4 20243 mins
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