![Diagram showing the various forces on a box kite.](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/000/312/full/Forces-on-a-kite20151001-11231-vmkqjyedited.png?1674164088)
Flying a kite depends on the relative size of the forces (lift, drag, weight, force of the wind and tension in the bridle line) acting on the kite.
Flying a kite depends on the relative size of the forces (lift, drag, weight, force of the wind and tension in the bridle line) acting on the kite.