Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 11 - Rotational Dynamics and Static Equilibrium - Conceptual Questions - Page 365: 12

Answer

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Work Step by Step

We know that the blades on top of the helicopter provide a vertical thrust and the tail rotor has a horizontal axis which provides the horizontal thrust that is required by the helicopter so that it can move forward.
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