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Ask an Explainer - Forces Of Flight

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Q: Is it possible for a body to be in equilibrium if only one force is acting on it?
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Forces of Flight
Q: What happens when drag and thrust don't work together?
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Forces of Flight
Q: How does a drone fly?
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Forces of Flight, Structures & Materials
Q: Can an airplane stay up in the air without moving forward just like helicopter?
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Forces of Flight
Q: How does speed affect lift?
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Forces of Flight
Q: Can you give me an example of a force that slows things down?
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Forces of Flight
Q: What are some examples of how drag help a plane?
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Forces of Flight
Q: Why are the forces of flight really important?
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Forces of Flight
Q: What are the main differences between force and thrust?
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Forces of Flight
Q: To go faster on a plane, should the flaps be flat or tilted?
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Forces of Flight

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