In aerodynamics, the four primary forces acting on an airplane are Thrust, Drag, Lift, and Weight. Thrust is the forward force, Drag is the opposing force, Lift is the upward force, and Weight is the downward force. For sustained flight, Thrust must overcome Drag, and Lift must overcome Weight.
What are the following forces opposes the thrust of an Airplane and must be overcome for sustained flight?
Asked in JUNIOR laboratory assistant 2025 · Topic: Mechanics (Newton's Laws of Motion and their applications)
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