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What does the weight of the airplane have to do with the lift of it?
The weight of an aircraft counteracts the lift produced by an aircraft. The heavier an aircraft weighs the greater the lift needed to get off the ground.
What causes induced drag?
Induced drag is caused by the creation of lift on an aircraft's wings. As the aircraft generates lift, it creates vortices at the wingtips, which result in a rearward force component known as induced drag. This drag increases as the angle of attack or lift produced by the wings increases.
2 forces that help overcome gravity?
The two forces that help overcome gravity are lift and thrust. Lift is generated by the wings of an aircraft, providing an upward force that counteracts gravity, while thrust is produced by engines to propel the aircraft forward, allowing it to achieve lift and ultimately overcome gravity.
What force does an airplane at takeoff use more thrust or lift?
Interesting question. Lift is what actually allows an aircraft to leave the ground, but lift in a normal type aircraft (not a helicopter) is generated by forward movement through the air and that is produced by thrust. So, while lift is what's necessary to overcome gravity (weight), it's thrust that is needed to generate lift...so both forces are in play at takeoff.
How do wingless aircraft produce lift?
The only 'wingless aircraft' are helicopters. These produce lift lift from the rotor blades, which are in fact, long narrow wings.
Can you provide a detailed explanation of the wing lift diagram and how it relates to aerodynamics?
The wing lift diagram shows how lift force is generated on an aircraft wing. It illustrates how the shape of the wing, angle of attack, and airspeed affect the lift produced. In aerodynamics, lift is the force that allows an aircraft to overcome gravity and stay airborne. The diagram helps engineers design wings for optimal lift performance, taking into account factors like wing shape and air flow.
What are the 4 forces of aerodynamics?
The four forces of flight acting on an airplane in flight are, Lift,Weight,Thrust and Drag. They are all in equilibrium when an unaccelerated flight is exist.
What is the lift force in an aircraft?
The lift force is the force acting against the aircraft's weight. For straight and level flight, lift acts in the upward vertical direction and the weight of the aircraft acts in the downward vertical direction. For level flight, lift = weight.
Why doesnot aircraft fall on the ground?
because of the thrust produced by the engines of the aircraft which is about 15,000 tonnes for each engine in a jumbo jet. Which means that each engine has a capacity to lift a weight of about 15,000 tonnes without any difficulty.
Is lift an unbalanced force?
Yes, lift is an unbalanced force. It acts in opposition to the weight of an aircraft, allowing it to rise or remain in the air. When the lift generated by the wings exceeds the gravitational force acting on the aircraft, the result is an upward acceleration. Conversely, if lift is less than weight, the aircraft will descend.
What is a rotary aircraft?
A rotory aircraft is essentially a helicopter or a type of aircraft that relies on the movement of its wing to produce lift.
Why is thrust so important in aviation?
In aviation, thrust is the force along the axis of the aircraft which moves it through the air. Together with drag, lift and weight, it is one of the four forces required to make an aircraft fly.
