Drag Flashcards
1
Q
Drag
A
Opposes the forward acting component of thrust
2
Q
Parasite drag
A
Caused by any surface that deflects the smooth airflow around the airplane and their are three forms of it
3
Q
Form Drag
A
Results from the turbulent wake caused by the separating of airflow from the surface of a structure
4
Q
Interference drag
A
Occurs when airflow around one part of the airplane interacts with the airflow around an adjacent part.
5
Q
Skin friction drag
A
Caused by the roughness of the airplanes surfaces.
6
Q
Induced drag
A
Generated by the airflow circulation around the wing as it creates lift.
