Heavy Lift Challenge Lesson 2 - Scientific Principles of Flight
Explore the core principles that enable flight in this lesson, covering Newton’s Laws of Motion and Bernoulli’s Principle. Newton’s First Law states that an object in motion remains in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. Newton’s Second Law, \( F = MA \), is crucial for calculating thrust. Newton’s Third Law, stating that every action has an equal and opposite reaction, is key to understanding lift. Bernoulli’s Principle explains how increased fluid velocity results in decreased pressure, enabling airfoils to generate lift. Together, these principles form the foundation of flight mechanics.