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ERIC Number: EJ602325
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
The Physics of Soaring.
Ford, Kenneth W.
Physics Teacher, v38 n1 p8-14 Jan 2000
Discusses the nature and orientation of the forces that allow an engineless airplane (a glider or sailplane) to fly. A glider flying at constant velocity provides a nice example of an object moving under the action of several forces that add to zero. (WRM)
Descriptors: Aviation Mechanics, Force, High Schools, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Vectors (Mathematics)
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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