5. An airplane has an effective wing surface area of 16 m2 that is generating the lift force. In level flight the air speed over the top of the wings is 62.0 m/s, while the air speed beneath the wings is 54.0 m/s. What is the weight of the plane?

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5. An airplane has an effective wing surface area of 16 m2 that is generating the lift force. In level flight
the air speed over the top of the wings is 62.0 m/s, while the air speed beneath the wings is 54.0 m/s. What
is the weight of the plane?
Transcribed Image Text:5. An airplane has an effective wing surface area of 16 m2 that is generating the lift force. In level flight the air speed over the top of the wings is 62.0 m/s, while the air speed beneath the wings is 54.0 m/s. What is the weight of the plane?
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