How does thrust work? Another question about top gun, I did some research on the F-14 tomcat and the Max takeoff weight: 72,900 lb, how does this relate to the amount of thrust needed. The turbofans generate 13,810 lbf dry, 27,800 lbf with afterburner (72 kN / 126 kN) each. I don't understand...
I am required to analyze the physics for 4 scenes in the movie Top Gun. In one scene, Maverick's plane goes into a flat spin. Would it be possible for someone to explain this in from a physicist's point of view. Equations would be nice too lol. I am new to hpysics so please don't get mad lol...
Hello, I am a new user and in Dire need of some help. I am currently entering my senior year of High School. I am enrolled in an Honors Introductory Physics course, and for our summer assignment, are required to analyze a movie, determine four scenes of the movie, and explain the physics of the...