How Do Planes Fly?

The video explains the principles of powered flight, starting with the Wright brothers' achievement in 1903. It covers the forces involved in flight, such as gravity and lift, and how the shape of the wing, or aerofoil, is crucial in generating lift. The video also discusses Newton's third law of motion and its application in flight, emphasizing that engines provide thrust, not lift. The evolution of flight is attributed to advancements in physics rather than biological evolution.

What is the upward force that keeps a plane in the sky called?

How does the shape of the wing contribute to the production of lift?

Explain Newton's third law of motion in the context of flight.

What happens when the lift generated by a plane is greater than the gravitational pull?

In what way do the engines of an aircraft contribute to flight?