Explanation:
(a) The net force in the y direction is the sum of the individual forces. Taking up to be +y:
∑F = Lift − Weight
∑F = 100,000 N − 75,000 N
∑F = 25,000 N
(b) Since the net force is not 0, the forces are unbalanced.
(c) Since the lift is greater than the weight, the plane will rise.
(d) The net force in the x direction is the sum of the individual forces. Taking forward to be +x:
∑F = Thrust − Drag
∑F = 200,000 N − 23,000 N
∑F = 177,000 N
(e) Since the net force is not 0, the forces are unbalanced.
(f) Since the thrust is greater than the drag, the plane will accelerate.
