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Introduction

Before proceeding, study this description of the forces acting on an airplane.

View the animation. Then, use the drawing tool at the bottom of the page to draw a freebody diagram. Click the Answer link to get the correct answer.



Using the drawing tool and applet below, draw a freebody diagram showing the forces acting on the airplane.

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Answer

What is the net force on the airplane?

 

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Dr. Aaron Titus | High Point University| titus@mailaps.org