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Can this 747 take off?

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The engines are there to push the plane forward relative to the more or less stationary air. It is the air flowing around the wing that due to Bernoulli forces generates lift. Since in this case the plane doesn't move forward relative to the air, it will not be able to take off.

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Since in this case the plane doesn't move forward relative to the air

Why not?

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