Forces on the aeroplane · Question 1 of 12

Aeroplane from the side with four force arrows: upwards, downwards, forwards and backwards

Which force opposes weight in unaccelerated level flight?

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Answer

  • D Lift

Explanation

In steady level flight four forces are in balance: lift balances weight, and thrust balances drag. If one force is greater than its counterpart, the aeroplane accelerates, climbs or descends.

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