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Which of the following is a key factor that enables an airplane to lift?
Key factor that enables an airplane to lift · Asked in 1 wave, 2008 · 1,505 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Air pressure beneath the wing is greater than that above the wing | Pressure within the airplane is greater than that of the outside | Engine power is greater than that of friction | The plane's wing is lighter than air | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 63% | 7% | 27% |
General Social Survey 2008 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2008 | 2008-04-17 to 2008-09-13 | face to face | 2,023 | 1,505 |
| 3% |
| 1505 |
| ±3 |
| 18–29 | 60% | 9% | 27% | 4% | 263 | ±7 |
| 30–44 | 57% | 11% | 29% | 2% | 421 | ±6 |
| 45–64 | 66% | 5% | 26% | 2% | 560 | ±5 |
| 65+ | 68% | 6% | 24% | 2% | 253 | ±7 |