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    What is the source of the normal force for a plane flying a loop-the-loop?

    Normal force For the plane moving in a circle. If the magnitude of the velocity is constant, then by Newton's second law, the net force on the plane is towards the centre (centripetal force). The pilot in the plane (if tightly secured to the seat) will also move in a circle. At the top of the...
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