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Drag is a force that acts opposite to the direction of movement of an airplane. Drag is mainly caused by air. The other forces that act on the plane while moving in the air are thrust, lift etc..
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Induced drag in airplane is reduced by?
winglet
How does the drag affect the forward motion of the airplane?
Drag slows the forward movement of aircraft.
What is the drag of an airplane?
The drag of an airplane is the air resistance caused by the plane flying through air. Similar to when you pull your hand through water and feel resistance.
What are two different ways to change drag on an airplane and how would the airplane respond to that?
Flaps would increase drag increasing your speed will increase it even more
How does drag affect a paper airplane?
Drag effects paper airplane just as it affects anything else that moves. It is either parasitic or induced on paper airplanes. Drag may reduce a paper airplanes speed and/or range.
The resisting force exerted on an airplane is called?
drag
What Is Drag On An Airplane?
the force created by air resistance
The Force of an airplane that opposes thrust is called?
Drag
How does an airplane prevent drag?
Aircraft design reduces drag, but cannot prevent it. Aerodynamics is the study of such.
What does the leading edge of an airplane wing help overcome?
drag
What are the 4 forces on an airplane?
Lift, Gravity, thrust and drag
What are the four forces that act on an airplane in flight?
Lift, weight, thrust and drag.
