What is the primary force that opposes gravity in flight?
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Lift is generated by the wings and opposes the force of gravity, allowing the aircraft to stay aloft.
Which component of an aircraft primarily controls pitch?
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The elevator, part of the horizontal stabilizer, controls the pitch or up-and-down movement of the aircraft’s nose.
What happens when the angle of attack exceeds the critical angle?
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Exceeding the critical angle of attack results in a stall, where lift dramatically decreases.
Which force acts in the opposite direction of thrust?
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Drag is the aerodynamic force that opposes thrust and slows the aircraft down.
What is the function of a wing’s camber?
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Camber refers to the curvature of the wing, which helps create pressure differences that generate lift.
What is induced drag a byproduct of?
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Induced drag results from lift generation and is highest at low speeds and high angles of attack.