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How do kites fly what forces act on a kite?

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The answer is wind.

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What is the force that acts on a kite that makes it fly?
Wind... air pushes it up while the string pulls it down keeping it in a fixed position.
Why do kites fly?
because they have wings
How do you fly a kite?
For many kites, the best way is to set up the kite down wind of where you want to fly and pay out around 150 feet of line while walking to your flying spot. Turn, face your kite, and have someone...
What do you do to get a kite to fly?
Just run while holding the kite as far up the string possible. Make sure the kite is as high as possible to catch the wind.
Why does a kite fly?
Wind causes lift to be applied (suction on the top surfaces) just like on an airplane's wings, and the air below the kite bunches up, thus pushing up on the kite.