The Role of Newton’s Third Law in Aviation
Pilot Institute
APRIL 12, 2025
Application of Newton’s Third Law in Aviation When we talk about airplanes, we focus primarily on two forces: Lift (how the aircraft stays aloft). They are designed with a special shape called an airfoil, which encourages passing air to turn and deflect downward. This has only been possible by understanding the laws of physics.
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