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Kites stay in the air because of the force exerted on them by moving air (wind). If there were no wind then the kite would fall to the ground. This is because gravity is always trying to pull the kite down. Now the force of wind comes in to play to keep the kite in the air. The kite is at an angle to the ground, and it looks like this slash when it is flying in the air ---> / That is important because as the kite catches the wind two orthogonal forces are applied to the kite. One that is anti-parallel to gravity (Meaning the force is pointing up.) and one that is orthogonal to gravity. We don't necessarily care about the orthogonal force for our example so let's forget about it. The force generated on the kite that is anti-parallel to gravity is what keeps it in the air, so long as the anti-parallel force is greater than the weight of the kite.
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How does a kite stay in the air?
kites stay in the air they follow the air around the same things with bollons if they are let go they would fly away > moving air (wind ) is required, the angle of the kite gives vertical force to the kite, opposing gravity.
Are all kites quadrangles?
All kites are quadrilaterals having 4 sides and 4 interior angles that add up to 360 degrees
Where do kites get made?
kites get made in factories
Are all kites rhombus?
no,but all rhombuses are kites
Why makes kites fly?
kites are flown by the wind
How does a kite stay in the air?
kites stay in the air they follow the air around the same things with bollons if they are let go they would fly away > moving air (wind ) is required, the angle of the kite gives vertical force to the kite, opposing gravity.
Does air push up on a kite or a plane?
Yes. Air has power to push and pull on the birds, balloons, kites and planes.
How does Bernoulli's Principle apply to kites?
the kites are very colorfull and full of life the kites go very high in the air and they can fly
How are the kites the same?
Kites are not always triangular, for instance, a box kite. Many kites are quite elaborate in design. The only sameness is that all kites are attached to a long string, and makes use of wind to stay aloft.
How were kites used in photography?
Very large kites were capable of lifting a camera into the air to take photos.
What vehicle that can floats in the air?
Hot air balloons, sail planes, kites.
Why are most kites in a shape as an diamond?
the reason most kites r in the shape of a diamondis because they catch more air quicker
How do kites help with weather research?
they tell which/where air is coming from.
What do people use kites for?
Most people use kites to fly them in the air as a hobby. They have also been used in wars to signal attacks.
How does a hot air balloon stay up?
it stays up because there is a fire inside of it and the gases from the fire focuses the hot air ballon to stay up
What's a group of kites called?
As kites are not a sociable animal there has been no need to come up with a term for a group of them.
Why do kites need tails?
Kites need tails because without them they will not be able to stay stable or fly properly. If it didn't have a tail it would just go crashing down to the ground.
