How much does Newtons 3rd Law account for Lift in %?

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Newton's 3rd Law accounts for 100% of the lift generated by a helicopter rotor, as it describes the action-reaction forces involved in lift. Bernoulli's principle also contributes to lift by affecting air pressure above and below the rotor blades, but it does not account for the lift across the rotor plane since energy is added to the air during operation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of both principles in understanding helicopter lift mechanics. A NASA article on propellers provides further insights into these aerodynamic concepts. Understanding these principles is crucial for comprehending how helicopters achieve flight.
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I would like to know how much of a % does Newtons 3rd law (action / reaction) account for lift of a chopper.. i would also like to know this for Bernoulli's principle..
Can you give a source to back it up?

I can't find an answer any where
 
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06mangro said:
I would like to know how much of a % does Newtons 3rd law (action / reaction) account for lift of a chopper.
100%.

06mangro said:
Bernoulli's principle.
Applies above and below the rotor, but not across the plane of the rotor, because energy is added to the air (work is done). Link to NASA article for propellors, a similar case:

NASA_propeller_analysis.htm
 

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