Pressure and lift force on a wing

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The discussion focuses on calculating the lift force on an airplane wing with a mass of 1.60 x 10^4 kg and a wing area of 40.0 m². The pressure on the lower wing surface is given as 7.00 x 10^4 Pa. Using the formula for lift force, which is Force (N) = Pressure (N/m²) * Area (m²), the lift force can be determined. For the airplane to maintain level flight, the lift force must equal the weight of the plane, confirming that the pressure differential between the upper and lower wing surfaces is crucial for achieving flight.

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An airplane has a mass of 1.60-10^4 kg and each wing has an area of 40.0m^2. During level flight, the pressure on the lower wing surface is 7.00-10^4 Pa. Determine the LIFT FORCE on the plane. Is it sufficient to lift the plane?

part is what concerns me: if it is in level flight, the net force is zero

How do I go about answering this question... leading me in the right direction would be very helpful =) Big thanks!
 
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Force (N) = Pressure (N/m2) * Area (m2)

and the upward force must equal the weight of the plane.

For a plane to 'fly' the pressure above the wing must be lower than the pressure below the wing, so that the net force on the wing is upward and equal to the weight of the plane.
 

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