Forces of Flight

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Objective

I can name and describe the four forces of flight: lift, weight, thrust, and drag.

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Warm-up video

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum · 5:03Vetted channel

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Practice

11 questions

1

Name the four forces of flight.

2

Describe what the force of weight is and what causes it.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe the force of drag and give an example of when it is helpful for an aircraft. Describe the force of thrust and explain how a propeller generates it.

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