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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 four forces that act on planes?

The four forces that act on a plane in flight are lift, weight (gravity), thrust, and drag. Lift is generated by the wings to overcome gravity (weight), while thrust from the engines propels the plane forward to overcome drag, which is the resistance of the air against the forward motion of the aircraft.


What helps an airplane overcome drag so it can thrust forward?

An airplane uses engines to generate thrust, which propels it forward. The engines work to overcome the drag force that resists the airplane's forward motion, allowing it to achieve the necessary airspeed for flight. This is necessary to create the lift that keeps the airplane airborne.


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.


How does the lift thrust drag and gravity affect a helicopter?

Thrust from the helicopter's rotor blades generates lift, which enables the helicopter to overcome gravity and stay airborne. Drag acts as a resistance opposing the helicopter's forward movement, requiring additional thrust to maintain speed. Gravity affects the helicopter by constantly pulling it downward, necessitating continuous lift to counteract and remain in the air.

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How an airplane flys?

lift and thrust overcome weight and drag


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 different ways to get off the ground and fly?

Have enough lift the overcome weight and enough thrust to overcome drag and you will!


What is thrust for an airplane?

Thrust is the produced force of the aircraft that propels the aircraft forward in order to overcome drag. Drag is the natural force of the air that resists the motion of the aircraft.


What forces of lift thrust gravity and drag overcome each other?

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Why jet engines are used at high altitudes?

For thrust. Engines are used to overcome the drag of the airplane.


Why do rockets use thrust?

Rockets use thrust to overcome the force of Earth's gravity.


What helps an airplane overcome drag so it can thrust forward?

An airplane uses engines to generate thrust, which propels it forward. The engines work to overcome the drag force that resists the airplane's forward motion, allowing it to achieve the necessary airspeed for flight. This is necessary to create the lift that keeps the airplane airborne.


What are the four forces that act on planes?

The four forces that act on a plane in flight are lift, weight (gravity), thrust, and drag. Lift is generated by the wings to overcome gravity (weight), while thrust from the engines propels the plane forward to overcome drag, which is the resistance of the air against the forward motion of the aircraft.


How does an airplane use drag?

Gravity and drag are forces that an aircraft must continuously overcome in order to climb and maintain altitude. Without adequate thrust, they are the default operational forces operating on an aircraft. Those forces are always present. A pilot at altitude is able to use them to advantage by simply pulling out the throttle, which lowers the engine's output/thrust and lowers the lift of the wings. With insufficient thrust to create sufficient lift to overcome gravity and drag, the pilot then watches the aircraft descend to a lower, more desirable altitude. Some highspeed jets use airbrakes and dragchutes which add to the plane's drag and slow it down once it has landed.


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.


How does the lift thrust drag and gravity affect a helicopter?

Thrust from the helicopter's rotor blades generates lift, which enables the helicopter to overcome gravity and stay airborne. Drag acts as a resistance opposing the helicopter's forward movement, requiring additional thrust to maintain speed. Gravity affects the helicopter by constantly pulling it downward, necessitating continuous lift to counteract and remain in the air.