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Explain why a paper airplane thrown in a straight line from Chicago to Orlando would not reach its destination.

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Answer: Gravity

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A paper airplane in flight will experience an initial thrust forward which begins its flight and lift from air which will help push it upward. These forces are counteracted by drag that acts in the opposite direction as thrust and gravity which will constantly pull the plane toward the ground. Gravity will pull the paper airplane down before it travels to Orlando.

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