The helicopter in the drawing is moving horizontally to the right at a constant velocity. The weight of the helicopter is W=43900 N. The lift force L generated by the rotating blade makes an angle of 21.0° with respect to the vertical. (a) What is the magnitude of the lift force? (b) Determine the magnitude of the air resistance R that opposes the motion.

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The helicopter in the drawing is moving horizontally to the right at a constant velocity. The weight of the helicopter is W=43900 N. The lift force L generated by the rotating blade makes an angle of 21.0° with respect to the vertical. (a) What is the magnitude of the lift force? (b) Determine the magnitude of the air resistance R that opposes the motion.

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