Newton's First Law
Come figure out how I fly!
Newton's First Law
"Every object in a state of uniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion unless an external force is applied to it."
How I Fly
Hi, I'm Pablo Plane and I will tell you how I fly. First of all, I have to use my inertia to gain speed and put myself in motion. If my thrust is increased, the drag depends on the wind speed. This is a key factor in how fast I will accelerate. In addition, when my drag is equal to the thrust, I will no longer go faster but instead now I will have a higher constant speed.
When I am Still
When I am still, my engine stops moving. When my engine stops moving, I do not have the power to gain speed and put myself in motion. This affects my acceleration and me. Since the speed of the wind is dependent to the drag, I will no longer be able to move. This is quite boring.
Reference Points
When I am about to leave, I start my engine increasing my speed. I start by passing the flight tower. The journey begins! Now that I'm in air, I pass that distant building glimmering in the clouds. Wow, the wind is cold!
Photo Credit
Newton:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Sir_Isaac_Newton_(1643-1727).jpg
Plane: http://www.flickr.com/photos/69214385@N04/865...
Plane on Ground: http://www.neontommy.com/sites/default/files/users/user510/3001934085_724b4fb9d3_b.jpg
Plane Over Barrier: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/STS-32_Return_to_KSC_-_GPN-2000-000677.jpg