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A jet plane is flying on a level course at constant speed.
Chapter 8, Problem 7CQ(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 7CQ
A jet plane is flying on a level course at constant speed. The engines are at full throttle.
a. What is the net force on the plane? Explain.
b. Draw a free-body diagram of the plane as seen from the side with the plane flying to the right. Name (don’t just label) any and all forces shown on your diagram.
c. Airplanes bank when they turn. Draw a free-body diagram of the plane as seen from behind as it makes a right turn.
d. Why do planes bank as they turn? Explain.
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 7CQ
A jet plane is flying on a level course at constant speed. The engines are at full throttle.
a. What is the net force on the plane? Explain.
b. Draw a free-body diagram of the plane as seen from the side with the plane flying to the right. Name (don’t just label) any and all forces shown on your diagram.
c. Airplanes bank when they turn. Draw a free-body diagram of the plane as seen from behind as it makes a right turn.
d. Why do planes bank as they turn? Explain.
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 2
a)
The plane is moving at constant speed. There is no acceleration in the horizontal direction.
The plane continues at the same height, which tells that there is no vertical acceleration too.
This implies that the plane is in equilibrium and so the net force is zero.