Lift Theory

Lift Theory explains how aircraft generate lift, allowing them to rise and maintain altitude. Essentially, lift occurs when air flows over and under the wings. The wing's shape, usually curved on top and flatter on the bottom, creates a difference in air pressure: faster air over the top reduces pressure, while slower air beneath increases pressure. This pressure difference produces an upward force, known as lift. The theory combines principles of physics, including Bernoulli's principle and Newton's laws of motion, to describe how and why airplanes and other flying objects can soar through the sky.