2006-11-28 10:50:30 · 6 answers · asked by James 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
If you were truly flying straight, you would eventually fly into outer space. Planes do follow the curvature of the earth--usually by maintaining a certain altitude.
2006-11-28 11:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by Phil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are flying at a constant altitude in a plane, by definition you are following the earth's curvature, the atmosphere is also curved. Since aircraft are limited to flying in the atmosphere, you can never reach space.
2006-11-28 22:17:50 · answer #2 · answered by ZeedoT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't fly "straight". You maintain the assigned altitude.
2006-11-28 19:43:39 · answer #3 · answered by sojsail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gravity pulls the plane in an orbit.
2006-11-28 18:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by bob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gravity
2006-11-28 18:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by DSNY BK13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you asking? Your question doesn't make sense. Re-phrase it please.
2006-11-28 18:53:29 · answer #6 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋