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Energy system

A flying airplane is an open energy system. That means that the airplane can gain energy from some source (e.g., fuel) and lose energy to the environment (e.g., surrounding air) . In addition, energy can be added to or…

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Energy system

Definition

  • A flying airplane is an open energy system. That means that the airplane can gain energy from some source (e.g., fuel) and lose energy to the environment (e.g., surrounding air) . In addition, energy can be added to or removed from the airplane’s tot

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021