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If a plane is flying along and inside the plane there is a little bird flapping away flying from front to back in the plane. Does the plane weigh anymore because the bird is inside it ?
Except that for a 150 lbs person to jump, he has to exert a force on the floor of the plane, thereby "adding" to its weight. See:pallidin said:I agree with everyone, but I also agree with Decker. For example, if a jumbo-jet laden with 300 standing people(150 pounds average weight each) suddenly lifted their legs off the floor, a sudden weight reduction of 45,000 lbs. would occur. Of course, when they hit the floor, an increase would be in effect.
What is the difference between "lift" and "jump"?quantum mechanic said:If the people suddenly lift (not jump) then a force would not be exerted, but the force with which they lift must be greater than the pull of gravity
Chen said:What is the difference between "lift" and "jump"?
No, a plane does not weigh more with a bird inside. The weight of the bird is negligible compared to the weight of the entire plane and its cargo.
The weight of a standard bird varies, but on average, a small bird weighs around 1-2 ounces, while a larger bird can weigh up to 20 pounds.
Yes, a bird's weight can affect the fuel efficiency of a plane, but the impact is very small. The amount of fuel used to transport a bird is negligible compared to the overall fuel consumption of a plane.
Airplanes are designed to accommodate for the weight of passengers and cargo. The weight of the plane, including fuel, is evenly distributed throughout the wings, fuselage, and landing gear to ensure balance and stability during flight.
No, a bird cannot cause a plane to crash due to its weight. Airplanes are designed and tested to withstand various impacts, including bird strikes. In rare cases where a bird strike does cause damage to the plane, it is usually due to the bird being sucked into the engine, not its weight.