Airplanes - Introduction

Front

What is the primary reason air doesn't escape from Earth into space?

Back

Gravity pulls air towards earth

Front

What happens to air pressure as you go higher in elevation?

Back

It decreases

Front

What was the primary contribution of Daniel Bernoulli to the study of flight?

Back

Understanding fluid dynamics over curved surfaces

Front

What does air pressure enable in terms of aviation?

Back

Lift