flight theory is correct? We've been studying Bernoulli and Newton in school, and a question like this might come up on our test. I just want to know whether or not I'm on the right track here with my answer.
So, Bernoulli's theory depends on the faster, lower-pressure air flowing over the curved top of the wing, right? This means that if the plane was inverted, the lower pressure air would flow along the bottom (which, upside down, would be the curved side), and the plane would be sucked downwards.
Newton's theory is that the air hits the plane and bounces down, pushing the plane up, right? His theory would work whether the plane was right-side-up or not, meaning that this information supports Newton's theory. Right?
Thanks for your help.
So, Bernoulli's theory depends on the faster, lower-pressure air flowing over the curved top of the wing, right? This means that if the plane was inverted, the lower pressure air would flow along the bottom (which, upside down, would be the curved side), and the plane would be sucked downwards.
Newton's theory is that the air hits the plane and bounces down, pushing the plane up, right? His theory would work whether the plane was right-side-up or not, meaning that this information supports Newton's theory. Right?
Thanks for your help.