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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.

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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.


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


What happens to a plane when thrust and drag are equal?

When thrust and drag are equal, the plane's speed remains constant. The forces are balanced, and the plane will maintain its current velocity without accelerating or decelerating. This state is known as "steady level flight."


What happens if thrust is greater than drag?

The car (or plane/whatever else it is) accelerates. This means that it gains speed


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.


The Force of an airplane that opposes thrust is called?

The force of an airplane that opposes thrust is called drag. Drag is the resistance force that acts opposite to the direction of motion of the aircraft and is caused by the interaction of the aircraft with the surrounding air.


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 happens when thrust is greater than drag?

When thrust is greater than drag, the aircraft will accelerate and increase its speed. This will lead to a climb in altitude or a change in direction due to the increased force pushing the aircraft forward.


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 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 are The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are?

The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are lift, weight (or gravity), thrust, and drag. Lift is generated by the wings and opposes the force of gravity. Thrust is produced by the engines and overcomes the force of drag, which is caused by air resistance.


What force that opposes drag and is powered by combustion reactions in the engine?

thrust