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In order for a wing to produce lift it has to be at a positive angle to the airflow. In that case a low pressure region is generated on the upper surface of the wing which draws the air above the wing downwards towards what would otherwise be a void after the wing had passed. On the underside of the wing a high pressure region forms accelerating the air there downwards out of the path of the oncoming wing. The pressure difference between these two regions produces an upwards force on the wing, called lift.

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An air planes wings produce what type of force?

Airplane wings produce lift force, which is the force that enables the plane to overcome gravity and stay airborne. This force is generated by the difference in air pressure above and below the wings as the plane moves through the air.


How does an airplane take off?

During takeoff, an airplane's engines produce thrust, pushing the aircraft forward. As the speed increases, air flows over the wings, creating lift. When there is enough lift to overcome the aircraft's weight, it becomes airborne. The pilot then guides the plane into the sky.


How did the ornithopter work?

An ornithopter works by flapping its wings or surfaces to generate lift and thrust, mimicking the flight of birds. The wings move in a motion similar to that of a bird's wings to produce the necessary aerodynamic forces for flight.


How do bats achieve lift and thrust?

Bats achieve lift by creating low-pressure zones above their wings during the upstroke and a high-pressure zone during the downstroke. This pressure difference generates lift. They produce thrust by flapping their wings, propelling themselves forward. By combining these mechanisms, bats are able to fly efficiently and maneuver gracefully.


What is an airfoil?

An airfoil is a shape that is designed to produce lift when it moves through the air. It is commonly used in the design of wings for aircraft and blades for propellers and turbines. The unique shape of the airfoil allows air to flow faster over the top surface, creating lower pressure and generating lift.

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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.


What is the importance of wings on an airplane?

The importance of wings is critical to an airplane, they produce lift that can sustain the airplane in the air.


Which feather is important for flight?

The large one on a birds wings; they produce lift.


What does a black capped chickadee use to fly?

The chickadee beats its wings to produce thrust; the shape of its wings and tail provide lift and stability.


What do flaps help an airplane do?

An airplanes having the flaps in wings as it helps the plane to give or to produce a additional lift.


Can airplane fly without an air?

No. Airplanes need the flow of air over the wings in order to produce lift.


An air planes wings produce what type of force?

Airplane wings produce lift force, which is the force that enables the plane to overcome gravity and stay airborne. This force is generated by the difference in air pressure above and below the wings as the plane moves through the air.


What makes airplane fly?

Lift! The wings on a plane create an upward lift.


What is lift augmentation?

A device to aid lift, such as Slats and Flaps on the wings.


How does an airplane take off?

During takeoff, an airplane's engines produce thrust, pushing the aircraft forward. As the speed increases, air flows over the wings, creating lift. When there is enough lift to overcome the aircraft's weight, it becomes airborne. The pilot then guides the plane into the sky.


How airplanes work?

Fixed wing aircraft work by using a kind of propeller or engine to pull the aircraft forward and the wings produce lift.


Sould there be big wings or small wings on a plane?

With big wings you can get lift with less trust Small wings you would need a lot of trust to keep the lift. How about a happy medium