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Why does ice often form on the leading edges of an airplanes' wings when it flies through clouds at high altitudes?
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∙ 14y ago
Because, it is cold at higher altitudes. Air hits the leading edge and flows through the upper and lower part of wings. Because relative velocity is zero, then there are stagnation points in leading edges. Water droplets presented in clouds cannot flee from these stagnation points, as it's density is more than air. And droplets stick to the leading edge and freeze.
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Why does ice form on the leading edges of an airplanes' wings when it flies through clouds at high altitudes?
the air is extremely cold and the plane is going really fast. just like if you run when your face is wet and then your face gets cold. or when you stick your head out your car window while riding in a car, your face will get cold. hope this help.:)
What are the clouds that that are feathery and are at high altitudes?
Cirrus clouds.
What are the 3 altitudes of the clouds?
The three main altitudes of clouds are low clouds, which are typically found below 6,500 feet; middle clouds, which are usually between 6,500 and 20,000 feet; and high clouds, which are typically above 20,000 feet. These altitudes can vary depending on the specific cloud types and weather conditions.
What are clouds altitudes?
up high!
Why do cirrus clouds form only at higher altitudes?
Cirrus clouds are comprised of ice crystals so they are found at high altitudes.
What are the four classes of clouds based of altitudes?
The cirrus clouds, cirrocumulus clouds, cirrostratus clouds, and cumulonimbus clouds.
Cirrus clouds appear at low to high altitudes?
just high altitudes
Which form at higher altitudes-cirrus clouds or stratus clouds?
Cirrus
What is a prefix for clouds at middle altitudes?
alto
What clouds that form at high altitudes?
yes
How are clouds at high altitudes different from clouds that form close to Earth's surface?
no
Lacy or wispy clouds that form at high altitudes?
Lacy clouds that form at high altitudes are cirrus clouds. These types of clouds usually form before there is a change in weather. These clouds form above 20,000 feet, and they indicate fair weather.
