This means that Bernoulli’s theorem alone is insufficient to explain these facts. The other theory of lift is based on Newton’s third law of motion, the principle of action and reaction.

However, as one of the experts who sometimes helps us here at Bang says, if you want to explain how wings work "There is no need even to introduce Bernoulli's equation" [7]. Notes and references 1.

You can use Bernoulli's principle to explain how planes fly—but that isn't the only way. Skip to main content. Open Navigation Menu. There's No One Way to Explain How Flying Works.