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The air above an airplane wing in flight is at lower pressure than the air below the wing. Hope this helps.

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What force pushes an airplane wing up?

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When the air above an airplane wing moves faster than the air below it, a pressure difference is created. This pressure difference generates lift, as the higher pressure below the wing pushes the aircraft upward. This is known as Bernoulli's principle, where increased air speed above the wing results in decreased pressure and lift.


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