Which statement is true regarding the opposing forces acting on an aeroplane in steady-state  level flight?  
a. Thrust is greater than drag and weight and lift are equal  
b. These forces are equal  
c. Thrust is greater than drag and lift is greater than weight  
d. Thrust is slightly greater than lift, but the drag and weight are equal

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Answer :

b. These forces are equal

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