Basic Aerodynamic Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Explain CoP
A
The point on an aerofoil or wing where lift force can be considered to act and so is TR
2
Q
What’s static an dynamic pressure and its equation?
A
The prevailing pressure at any point in the atmosphere is called static pressure. This is the pressure that results from the weight of all the air above that point bearing down.
Dynamic pressure - the pressure felt by an object due to the movement of that object through a fluid.
Total pressure = static pressure + dynamic pressure
3
Q
Equation for kinetic energy.
A
Ek = 1/2mv^2
