Forces of Flight

Front

What is drag in the context of flight?

Back

Drag is the force that resists the forward movement of an airplane, acting opposite to thrust.

Front

What happens when drag is greater than thrust?

Back

The plane slows down or decelerates.

Front

What force must a plane overcome to go up?

Back

The plane must overcome weight to ascend.

Front

What is lift in aviation?

Back

Lift is the force that allows an airplane to rise into the air, acting perpendicular to the direction of flight.

Front

What does the arrow below the plane represent?

Back

The arrow below represents weight, which the plane must overcome to rise.

Front

What is thrust in aviation?

Back

Thrust is the force that propels an airplane forward, generated by engines.

Front

How does weight affect flight?

Back

Weight pulls the airplane down and must be overcome by lift for the plane to ascend.

Front

What is the relationship between lift and weight?

Back

For an airplane to climb, lift must be greater than weight.

Front

What role does thrust play in overcoming drag?

Back

Thrust must be greater than drag for the airplane to maintain or increase speed.

Front

What happens to a plane when thrust equals drag?

Back

The plane maintains a constant speed.