Assuming the plane is flying in a horizontal circle of constant radius, the lift force is equal to the weight force plus the vertical component of the tension force in the cord. The centripetal force is the horizontal component of the tension force.beefcake466 said:Hi I've got a question concerning a previous question I've done. A person is holding a toy airplane which flys in the air with a constant radius.
is the lift force the same as reaction force?
is it equal to the vertical component of the centripetal force and weight force of the airplane?
Lift force is the upward force that allows an object, such as a toy airplane, to stay in the air. It is created by the difference in air pressure above and below the wings of the airplane.
Reaction force is the force that is equal and opposite to the lift force. It is created by the air being pushed downward by the wings of the airplane.
Lift force and reaction force work together in a continuous cycle to keep a toy airplane flying. The wings of the airplane create lift force, which pushes the air downward and creates reaction force. This reaction force then pushes the airplane upward, allowing it to continue flying.
The amount of lift force and reaction force in toy airplane flying can be affected by several factors, including the shape and size of the wings, the speed of the airplane, the angle of the wings, and the density of the air.
The concept of lift force and reaction force also applies to real airplanes. However, real airplanes use more complex designs, such as flaps and ailerons, to control and manipulate these forces for more efficient and controlled flight.