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Textbook Solutions for Physics: Principles with Applications

Chapter 10 Problem 22Q

Question

Problem 22Q

Why do airplanes normally take off into the wind?

Solution

Solution 22Q:

We have to explain how do airplanes take off into the wind.

Step 1 of 2

Concept:

Bernoulli Principle: Slow moving air developed a high pressure compared to the fast

moving air. The difference in pressure across a surface generates a push(force) from the high pressure region into low pressure region.

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Title Physics: Principles with Applications 6 
Author Douglas C. Giancoli
ISBN 9780130606204

Why do airplanes normally take off into the wind?

Chapter 10 textbook questions

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