A small plane of mass 3000 kg is flying in air of density1.0kg/m^3. Air moves over the top and bottom of the surface ofthewings at velocities of 160 m/s and 130 m/s, respectively. Whatisthe minimum wing area needed, to keep the plane in air? Giveyouranswer in m^2.

I know that you are supposed to use Bernoulli's Principle tosolvethis problem, but I am not sure how you can get to the areabyusing the principle.

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A small plane of mass 3000 kg is flying in air of density 1.3 kg/m3. Air moves over the top and bottom of the surface of the wings at velocities of 160 m/s and 130 m/s, respectively. What is the minimum wing area needed, to keep the plane in air? Give your answer in m2 and do not enter units.

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