Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

The diagram represents an aircraft moving along a straight horizontal path at constant speed. $W$ represents the weight of the aircraft. $L$ represents the lift (upward force) caused by air flowing over the wings. $T$ represents the thrust force produced by the engine. $D$ represents the air resistance (drag). The directions of these forces are shown on the diagram. How are the forces related to one another?

  • A$L = W$ and $T = D$
  • B$L = W$ and $T$ is greater than $D$
  • C$L$ is greater than $W$ and $T = D$
  • D$L$ is greater than $W$ and $T$ is greater than $D$

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