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How drag and thrust can be equal?
The thrust is the force moving something forward. The drag is air resistance applying force in the other direction. Drag will increase when an object moves faster because it will hit more molecules (of air, water, whatever) per second. If you apply constant thrust (force) to an object in air (for example an airplane) it will accelerate until the drag is equal to the thrust at which point it stops accelerating but keeps going at the same speed.
What happens when the thrust force is equal to the drag force?
When the thrust force is equal to the drag force, the object will maintain a constant velocity (assuming no other forces are acting on it). This state is known as dynamic equilibrium, where the forces are balanced and there is no acceleration.
How do you use thrust to overcome drag?
Thrust is the force produced by an engine to propel an object forward. To overcome drag, an object must generate enough thrust to balance out the drag acting in the opposite direction. By increasing thrust or reducing drag, an object can achieve a higher speed or maintain steady motion in the presence of drag forces.
What happens if thrust is greater than drag?
The car (or plane/whatever else it is) accelerates. This means that it gains speed
If drag and thrust are equal a flying device will stop?
If drag and thrust are equal, a flying device will stop ACCELERATING, that is it will maintain a constant speed.From classical Newtonian physics:Force = mass x accelerationSince drag and thrust are forces, we have:Thrust - drag = mass x accelerationSince you say that drag and thrust are equal, and the mass of a flying object is some finite value, it turns out that the acceleration = 0, i.e. a constant speed
When is thrust greater than drag?
The object accelerates.
How do thrust and drag relate?
Thrust is the FORCE that is trying to propel an object into Motion. Generally it is related to Jet or Rocket engines, but can be a measure of a propeller as well. Drag is the Force generated on the object by the Fluid that it is moving through, such as Water or Air. It is usually in direct relation to the shape of the object.
What force counteracts drag?
Thrust is the force that counteracts drag. Thrust is generated by engines, propellers, or other propulsion systems to overcome the resistance caused by drag and move an object forward.
What are the basic requirement's for an object to maintain flight?
Lift, Thrust and Drag
What is the force that oppose thrust?
Drag is the force that opposes thrust. It is a resistive force exerted on an object moving through a fluid, such as air or water. Drag acts in the opposite direction to the motion of the object and slows it down.
How does friction relate to thrust?
Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. In the context of thrust, friction between the object and its surrounding surfaces can reduce the efficiency of the thrust by creating drag or resistance. Minimizing friction can help increase the effectiveness of thrust in moving an object.
Does drag always make objects faster?
No, drag actually slows the object down but thrust makes it go faster.
