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What outside forces other than gravity reduce kinetic energy?
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How do things fly, what is air pressure and how do we use air pressure?
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In F=ma, how do we find an objects force?
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Why is the lift at 90 degrees and does it always remain at a right angle?
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How do airplanes fly when they're so heavy?
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Newton's second law says F=ma, so ma is a Force?
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I am trying hard to build a flying object but don't know how, but I understand that flying objects are less dense than air. I need more highlight on how to go about this.
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Is steady, level flight possible?
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What is the difference between F=MA and P=MV?
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If an object is in motion, what force acts in opposite direction, to slow it down?
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