Toy Airplane Flying: Lift Force vs. Reaction Force

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The discussion centers on the relationship between lift force and reaction force in the context of a toy airplane flying in a horizontal circle. It clarifies that the lift force is not the same as the reaction force; instead, it is equal to the weight force plus the vertical component of the tension in the cord. The centripetal force acting on the airplane is identified as the horizontal component of the tension force. This distinction is crucial for understanding the forces at play in circular motion. Overall, the dynamics of lift and centripetal forces are essential for analyzing the airplane's flight.
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Hi I've got a question concerning a previous question I've done. A person is holding a toy airplane which flys in the air with a constant radius.

is the lift force the same as reaction force?

is it equal to the vertical component of the centripetal force and weight force of the airplane?
 
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beefcake466 said:
Hi I've got a question concerning a previous question I've done. A person is holding a toy airplane which flys in the air with a constant radius.

is the lift force the same as reaction force?

is it equal to the vertical component of the centripetal force and weight force of the airplane?
Assuming the plane is flying in a horizontal circle of constant radius, the lift force is equal to the weight force plus the vertical component of the tension force in the cord. The centripetal force is the horizontal component of the tension force.
 
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