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Forum: Tech Log

22nd Nov 2012, 15:13

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Why heavier aircrafts take longer to slow down in the air?

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Posted By extricate

Thanks everyone for the replies. Ok i...

Thanks everyone for the replies.

Ok i understand that a heavier aircraft has more energy but how does it take a longer time to slow down?

Is there a better analogy?

If i were to compare a...

Forum: Tech Log

21st Nov 2012, 14:20

Replies: 147

Why heavier aircrafts take longer to slow down in the air?

Views: 30,384

Posted By extricate

F=MA. A=F/M. If M increases, acceleration...

F=MA.

A=F/M. If M increases, acceleration falls. This is why heavier aircrafts travel slower? Does it have the same meaning as why heavier aircrafts will take longer to slow down?

Forum: Tech Log

21st Nov 2012, 13:34

Replies: 147

Why heavier aircrafts take longer to slow down in the air?

Views: 30,384

Posted By extricate

Why heavier aircrafts take longer to slow down in the air?

Pardon me but..

1)Why do heavier aircrafts take longer to slow down in the air compared to lighter aircrafts?

2)Why on high profile, it's recommended to increase speed?

Trying to learn.
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