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science ch. 8

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gravityforce of attraction between two masses
liftan upward force thta acts against the force of gravity
airfoila surface shaped to produce a lift when air mves over and around it.
dragthe resistance to motion caused by friction
air resistencethe friction caused by an object moving past air molecules.
streamlinedhaving a shape that offers low air resistance.
turbulencean area of irregular motion in a flowing fluid.
thrusta force that moves an object forward
manufactureto make something into a finished product
propellera device with a vevolving hub and radiating blades that attaches to the engine to propel an airplane
constrainta limitation or restriction
fluida substance that flows and takes the shape of the container that it is in
elevatora hinged flat section on an airplane's tail that can be adjusted to make the airplane go up or down
flapthe moveable portion of an airplane's wing that helps the airplane slow down when landing or gives it more lift on takeoff
aileronthe movable portion of an airplane's wing that helps control the airplane's rolling, side-to-side motion


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Boca Christian High

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