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A comprehensive overview of key aviation principles and concepts, including newton's 3rd law, thrust, inertia, momentum, gravity, drag, the law of conservation of energy, center of gravity, pitch, yaw, roll, and the longitudinal axis. It covers fundamental physics and aerodynamic principles that are essential for understanding the mechanics of flight and the behavior of aircraft. The information presented is concise, well-organized, and rated highly, making it a valuable resource for students, aviation enthusiasts, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the scientific foundations of aviation.
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Newton's 3rd Law ✔✔For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
Thrust ✔✔the pushing or pulling force exerted by the engine of an aircraft or rocket
Inertia ✔✔The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion
Momentum ✔✔The product of an object's mass and velocity
Gravity ✔✔A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses.
Drag ✔✔Resistance of the air (technically a fluid) against the forward movement of an airplane.
Law of Conservation of Energy ✔✔the law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed from one form to another
Center of Gravity ✔✔the point around which an object's weight is evenly distributed.
Pitch ✔✔a tone's experienced highness or lowness; depends on frequency
Yaw ✔✔A side-to-side motion of the nose of the aircraft.
Roll ✔✔The clockwise or counterclockwise rotating motion of an aircraft.
Longitudinal Axis ✔✔A straight line parallel to the length of the fuselage but that runs through the aircraft's center of gravity.