Ask an Explainer Q: What is the differece between thrust and force? A: Thrust is actually a force! A Force is a push or pull on an object. Scientists name these forces so that they're easier to deal with. You may have heard of weight: that's the force of gravity pulling you down! Thrust is the force that pushes airplanes forward. Posted on March 19, 2016 at 2:21 am Categories: Forces of Flight Check out other Questions and Answers
