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What force makes it difficult for an airplane to gain altitude fly upward?
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∙ 13y ago
These forces are called drag and gravity. Gravity is the downward force on the plane, keeping it from flying, but if the lift, the opposing force, is strong enough, you will achieve flight. Drag is the force pulling you back, making it harder to go forward. This force is produced by air pressure on the front of the plane. The opposing force in this case is thrust, which makes the plane move forward.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoGravity is not 'overcome'. All you have to do is produce a force acting upward
that's greater than the downward force of gravity, so that the combination of the
two (the 'net' force) is upward. An airplane does that by making air flow over the
wings, which generates 'lift'. You do it with the muscles in your legs, allowing you
to 'overcome gravity' and walk up stairs.
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∙ 12y agoThe upward force on an aircraft that keeps it aloft is called 'lift'.
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Is the upward force on a airplane wing a thrust?
No. We call the upward component of force "lift"."Thrust" is the component of force forward ... the direction the plane's nose points.
The upward force acting on the wing of an airplane in flight is called?
Lift.
What is the upward force produced by an airplane?
umm i think its bouyancy ... idek if i spelled that right ... adios ...!!! have a nice day ... or night ...???
If an airplane flies at an altitude of 8 km above the surface of the earth the force of gravity exerted on the plane is?
9.8m/s
Is lift an unbalanced force or a balanced force?
Lift can be a balanced force or an unbalanced force. If it is balanced, the airplane will remain at the same altitude. If it is unbalanced, the plane will either rise or fall depending upon the direction of the imbalance.
Is the upward force on a airplane wing is thrust?
Thrust is the forward motion of the airplane provided by the engines. Lift is the upward force on an airplanes wing.
Is the upward force on a airplane wing a thrust?
No. We call the upward component of force "lift"."Thrust" is the component of force forward ... the direction the plane's nose points.
The upward force acting on the wing of an airplane in flight is called?
Lift.
What is the upward force due to fluid flow around an airplane wing?
Dont know maybe density force.
Is the upward force of an airplane called thrust?
Not, it is called lift. And trust is the power generated by the engines.
What is the upward force produced by an airplane?
umm i think its bouyancy ... idek if i spelled that right ... adios ...!!! have a nice day ... or night ...???
If an airplane flies at an altitude of 8 km above the surface of the earth the force of gravity exerted on the plane is?
9.8m/s
Is lift an unbalanced force or a balanced force?
Lift can be a balanced force or an unbalanced force. If it is balanced, the airplane will remain at the same altitude. If it is unbalanced, the plane will either rise or fall depending upon the direction of the imbalance.
What is the upward force acting on the wing of an airplane in flight?
It's called "lift" and is the difference in air pressure between above and below the wing.
Is the upward force that opposes the force of gravity?
Lift is the upward force that opposes the force of gravity.
What fluid opposes lift?
Compressible fluid force opposes lift. Lift is the upward force due to the fluid flow around an airplane wing. Weight is a downward force caused by gravity which opposes lift.
Earth's gravitational force will have the greatest effect on an airplane?
The gravitational force between the Earth and an airplane is greatest when the airplane is at the minimum possible altitude. Its effect on the airplane depends on how the gravitational force is related to the total system of forces on the aircraft, that is, what other forces are acting on it at the same time, whether it's climbing, diving, standing still on level ground, standing on sloped ground in a wind, etc.
