An airplane moves through the air at a constant speed. The jet engine's thrust applies a force

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An airplane moves through the air at a constant speed. The jet engine's thrust applies a force in the direction of motion. Reducing thrust will cause the plane to fly at a slower-but still constant speed. Explain why this is so.

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

ISBN: 9780321595492

2nd Edition

Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field

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