Physics of Flight

This force slows a plane down.  It is caused by air friction on the plane.

• lift
• thrust
• weight
• drag

This force is a measure of gravity, which wants to pull the plane down towards the earth.

• drag
• lift
• weight
• thrust

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When an airplane is taking off, lift is ___________ the weight.

• greater than
• less than
• the same as

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This is an engine-powered force that pushes the plane forward through the air.

• thrust
• weight
• drag
• lift

This force is created when air rushes over the top of the wings and pushes up on the wings raising the plane skyward.

• weight
• thrust
• lift
• drag

A force that is always directed toward the center of the Earth. 

• Gravity
• Thrust
• Drag
• Lift

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This force is directed along and opposed to the flight direction. 

• Gravity
• Weight
• Drag
• Thrust

This is the main body of a glider or a plane.  What is it?

• engine
• wings
• aircraft
• fuselage

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Any push or pull is also known as what?

• force
• aircraft
• war
• glider

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These provide lift for an aircraft.  What are they?

• wings
• engines
• fuselages
• forces