Question

Four basic forces act on an airplane while in flight: lift, weight, drag, and thrust. These four forces and their directions are indicated below.

If the thrust acting on an airplane is greater than the drag, then
A.
the airplane will accelerate backward.
B.
the lift will be greater then the weight.
C.
the airplane will accelerate forward.
D.
the weight will be greater than the lift.

Answer 1

C. thrust is the force pushing something forward, while drag is the wind resistance keeping something from moving.

Answer 2

c- the airplane will accelerate forward