Question: A jet plane is flying on a level course at constant speed. The engines are at full throttle. (a) What is the net force on

A jet plane is flying on a level course at constant speed. The engines are at full throttle.
(a) What is the net force on the plane? Explain.
(b) Draw a free-body diagram of the plane as seen from the side with the plane flying to the right. Name (don’t just label) any and all forces shown on your diagram.
(c) Airplanes bank when they turn. Draw a free-body diagram of the plane as seen from behind as it makes a right turn.
(d) Why do planes bank as they turn? Explain.

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