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In the simple four-forces model, what happens when thrust exceeds drag?

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  1. The airplane descends
  2. The airplane slows down
  3. The airplane accelerates

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  1. Aerospace: The Journey of Flight, Teacher's Guide (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/2nd_edition_Teachers_Guide_5D3166D76F9B1.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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