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2. As an airplane moves forward, the shape of its wings causes a difference in pressure

below and above the wings. What is the effect of this difference in pressure?
A a downward force la created
B. the airplane speeds up
C. an upward force la oreated
D. the airplane slowa down

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Answer:

C. An upward force is created

Step-by-step explanation:

As an airplane moves forward, the shape of its wing creates lower pressure above the wing than below, yielding a net upward force known as lift.

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