What makes an airplane fly? Think you know? Join experts from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum as we explore two of the forces that affect how things fly. The forces of lift and thrust are often misunderstood and difficult to explain, but our experts will clear the air for you. We’ll discuss many of the common misconceptions related to each force and help students develop ideas about how lift and thrust act on an aircraft.
Graphic used in the How Things Fly gallery at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
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