Forces of Flight

What happens if thrust is less than drag?

• The aircraft will speed up.

• The aircraft will maintain its speed.

• The aircraft will slow down.

• The aircraft will climb higher.

What is the force that pushes a plane forward?

• Lift

• Drag

• Thrust

• Weight

Define thrust in the context of flight.

• Thrust is the force produced by the engines that moves the aircraft forward.

• Thrust is the weight of the aircraft that acts downward during flight.

• Thrust is the drag force that opposes the motion of the aircraft.

• Thrust is the lift generated by the wings to keep the aircraft in the air.

Define lift in the context of flight.

• Lift is the upward force that counteracts weight and allows the aircraft to ascend.

• Lift is the force that propels the aircraft forward during flight.

• Lift is the downward force that causes the aircraft to descend.

• Lift is the force that stabilizes the aircraft in turbulent conditions.

What happens if lift is less than weight?

• The aircraft will ascend.

• The aircraft will maintain altitude.

• The aircraft will descend.

• The aircraft will stall.

What is the force that pushes a plane upward?

• Thrust

• Drag

• Lift

• Weight

What part of the plane generates lift?

• The wings of the plane are designed to create lift by altering airflow.

• The tail of the plane stabilizes its flight.

• The fuselage provides structural support.

• The engines propel the plane forward.

What role do wings play in flight?

• Wings provide stability during flight.

• Wings generate lift by creating a difference in air pressure above and below them.

• Wings are used for steering only.

• Wings help in reducing drag during flight.

What is the effect of weight on flight?

• Weight has no effect on flight.

• Weight pulls the aircraft down and must be balanced by lift for stable flight.

• Weight increases the speed of the aircraft.

• Weight only affects the landing of the aircraft.

How do pilots control lift?

• By adjusting the angle of attack of the wings.

• By increasing the weight of the aircraft.

• By changing the color of the wings.

• By using the throttle to increase speed.