Ask an Explainer - Forces Of Flight

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Q: What happens if the thrust becomes less than the drag?
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Forces of Flight
Q: When a rocket flies away from Earth, why does the force needed to keep it accelerating decrease?
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Forces of Flight, Gravity & Air, Propulsion
Q: What does not affect the amount of lift on an airplane's wing?
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Forces of Flight
Q: How do the four forces interact for long flights compared to short flights?
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Forces of Flight
Q: Are the four forces balanced when a rocket is in re-entry?
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Forces of Flight, Structures & Materials
Q: How is force related to the transfer of momentum?
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Forces of Flight, Flight Dynamics
Q: How long can a rocket last in space?
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Forces of Flight, Propulsion
Q: Some planes have more than one engine to propel the craft. Are the multiple engines necessary or a safety precaution?
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Forces of Flight
Q: Would more lift be provided by a fluid with a greater density than air?
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Forces of Flight
Q: What causes motion?
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Forces of Flight