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Why can a airplane designed to fly extremely fast have smaller wings than an airplane designed to go much slower?
Because a smaller plane has considerably less drag than a massive plane. Because of their small stature, they have less air they have to force their way through.
But then again, most big planes have propeller systems instead of afterburners. If you take a look at the Concorde or the Tu-160 Blackjack etc.. They have powerful engines/a body specially designed to easily cut through the wind.
This is why the X-43 is the fastest non-spacecraft in the world, travelling Mach 9.6 as a top speed, yet about a head smaller than your average full-grown man. (However, it is launched from a missile launched from a B-52.) Same thing with missiles.
So basically, big planes have more air they need to force through while smaller planes have less. It's all about the weight of the plane, the engines and the shape.
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What happens when the current is smaller?
it is slower
What do the flats on a plane do?
They are called "flaps" and they allow the airplane to fly at slower speeds
What propulsion improved airplane flight?
Jet propulsion improved airplane flights. Before that piston engines were used. They were much slower compared to the jet engine.
Do bigger wheel roll faster?
No. Bigger wheels roll slower than smaller wheels. They roll slower because they have a larger circumference and they take longer to roll. Smaller wheels have a smaller circumference meaning they go faster.
What is the difference between the two airplane songs featuring Hayley Williams?
i think the one is slower then the other
How many km does an airplane flies in 1hour?
The distance an airplane flies in one hour varies significantly based on the type of aircraft and its cruising speed. Commercial jetliners typically cruise at speeds between 800 to 900 kilometers per hour (about 500 to 560 miles per hour). Therefore, in one hour, a commercial airplane can cover approximately 800 to 900 kilometers. Smaller planes or general aviation aircraft may fly at slower speeds, covering less distance in the same time frame.
How do french cars differ from American cars?
French cars are smaller/slower(excluding bugattis).
Will having a larger canopy make the parachute fall faster or slower?
How smaller, how faster the downglide
The distance-time graph for a faster moving object has a smaller slope than the graph for a slower moving object True or false?
The distance time graph for a faster moving object has a smaller slope than the graph for a slower moving object - This is False
What sffects could the polar-front jet stream have on the speed of an airplane flying eastward An airplane flying west ward?
The winds are westerlies. The aircraft going East gets a speed boost. A/C going west travels slower
What are the flaps on an airplane used for?
The flaps on an airplane are there for two reasons: Drag and lift. As an airplane lines up with the runway and descends, it must slow down. Several things are done to slow down, such as throttle the engines down and lower the gear. However is some airplanes, to slow down and remain slow they must extend the flaps. These cause extra drag, which slows the airplane down. They are usually extended in increments while on approach. The second reason is for lift. As an airplane get slower, the wings get less and less effective, and once it gets slow enough, it may stall. To prevent a stall, airplanes lower flaps. These redirect air downward, pushing the airplane up. This allows it to fly slower, past its "clean" stall speed. (Clean stall speed refers to an airplane's stall speed with no flaps or landing gear extended) Some airplanes can fly nearly 100 knots slower with full flaps. The stall speed with full flaps and landing gear extended is known as "dirty" or "landing configuration" stall speed. This is much slower than "clean" stall speed.
The distance-time graph for a faster moving object has a smaller slope than the graph for a slower moving object. true or false?
The distance time graph for a faster moving object has a smaller slope than the graph for a slower moving object - This is False
