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A jet plane flies in the air because...

A jet plane flies in the air because

A

The gravity does not act on bodies moving with high speeds

B

The thrust of the jet compensates for the force of gravity

C

The flow of air around the wings causes an upward force, which compensates for the force of gravity

D

The weight of air whose volume is equal to the volume of the plane is more than the weight of the plane

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