A 2030 kg helicopter moves along at a constant height of 500 m. Its forward thrust is 4500 N and there is a 1020 N drag force acting in the opposite direction of motion.  What is the value of the vertical thrust in newtons necessary to keep it at constant height?

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A 2030 kg helicopter moves along at a constant height of 500 m. Its forward thrust is 4500 N and there is a 1020 N drag force acting in the opposite direction of motion.  What is the value of the vertical thrust in newtons necessary to keep it at constant height?

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