Forces of Flight

Front

What is Thrust in the context of flight?

Back

Thrust is the force that propels an aircraft forward, generated by engines or propellers.

Front

What is Drag in the context of flight?

Back

Drag is the resistance force that opposes an aircraft's motion through the air.

Front

What is Lift in the context of flight?

Back

Lift is the upward force that counteracts weight and allows an aircraft to rise into the air.

Front

What is Weight in the context of flight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, pulling it downward.

Front

How do Thrust and Drag interact during flight?

Back

Thrust must overcome drag for an aircraft to accelerate and maintain speed.

Front

How do Lift and Weight interact during flight?

Back

Lift must equal weight for an aircraft to maintain level flight.

Front

What is the relationship between Thrust and Drag?

Back

Thrust is the force that moves the aircraft forward, while drag is the force that slows it down.

Front

What is the opposite force of Weight?

Back

The opposite force of weight is Lift.

Front

What is the opposite force of Drag?

Back

The opposite force of drag is Thrust.

Front

What happens if Lift is less than Weight?

Back

If lift is less than weight, the aircraft will descend.