Ask an Explainer - Forces Of Flight

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Q: How does lift, gravity, thrust and drag affect a hot air balloon?
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Forces of Flight
Q: Why is it easier to generate lift when the air is denser?
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Forces of Flight, Gravity & Air
Q: Is gravity necessary for flight, or just for landing?
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Forces of Flight
Q: How do I reduce drag on a rocket?
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Forces of Flight, Gravity & Air
Q: What is the difference between flying and falling with style, as demonstrated by Toy Story? How long do you need to be afloat for it to count as flying?
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Forces of Flight
Q: Is gluing wings to my pets a way to get them to fly?
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Forces of Flight
Q: If a bird lost all of its feathers, could it still fly?
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Forces of Flight
Q: Why dont planes have lots of wings to create more lift?
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Forces of Flight
Q: Could a swallow possibly carry a coconut while flying?
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Forces of Flight
Q: What is the difference between thrust and force?
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Forces of Flight