Aerodynamic force of bird problem

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In the scenario of a bird ascending in an updraft, the aerodynamic force must be greater than the force of gravity for the bird to maintain a steady ascent. Participants agree that the aerodynamic force counteracts gravity, allowing the bird to rise. The consensus is that since the bird is moving upward, the aerodynamic force's magnitude exceeds that of gravity. This understanding highlights the relationship between aerodynamic forces and gravitational pull in avian flight dynamics. Overall, the aerodynamic force is confirmed to be greater in this context.
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Homework Statement


A bird is caught in an updraft and ascends at a steady rate. Which has greater magnitude: gravity or aerodynamic force?


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Is it the aerodynamic force because the bird is moving up, against gravity?
 
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That sounds right to me.
 


Yes because it must be greater to counteract the force gravity exerts on the bird. It is the aerodynamic force.
 


donutz610 said:
Yes because it must be greater to counteract the force gravity exerts on the bird. It is the aerodynamic force.

Word. :cool:
 
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