Four Forces of Flight

Which is not a force of flight?

• lift

• weight

• thrust

• drag

• trying really hard

The force that propels a flying machine in the direction of motion.

• weight

• lift

• thrust

• drag

Which force works opposite of lift?

• weight

• lift

• drag

• thrust

A force at a right angle to the direction of motion.

• weight

• lift

• thrust

• drag

Which force must be greater than weight for an airplane to take off?

• Thrust

• Drag

• Lift

• Gravity

What is the primary force that opposes the motion of an airplane through the air?

• Lift

• Drag

• Thrust

• Weight

Which part of an airplane is responsible for generating lift?

• Fuselage

• Wings

• Tail

• Engine

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What is the term for the force that propels an airplane forward?

• Lift

• Drag

• Thrust

• Weight

The force that acts opposite to the direction of motion.

• weight

• lift

• thrust

• drag

Which part of an airplane provides the lift?

• wing

• engine

• wheels

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