Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Fluids - Check Your Understanding - Page 304: 18

Answer

$\therefore$ Low density makes it harder to generate a lift for the plane to fly.

Work Step by Step

$$\frac{1}{2}\rho v^{2}$$ The above equation is responsible for the effect of fluid speed. Since, $\rho\downarrow$ and So, $\frac{1}{2}\rho v^{2}\downarrow$ Lift is the result of the $\textbf{Pressure difference}$ between the above and below part of the wing. So to create such a Lift the plane has to run at greater speed. $\therefore$ Low density makes it harder to generate a lift for the plane to fly.
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