1.

A cambered airfoil is operating with 200N of lift. The velocity of the flow is 500m/s. Determine lift-induced drag by this camber airfoil.(a) 0N(b) 0(c) 0.5(d) 0.5This question was addressed to me during an online interview.Question is taken from Airfoil Selection-3 in division Airfoil and Geometry Selection of Aircraft Design

Answer»

The correct answer is (a) 0N

The best explanation: Given, Lift=200N, VELOCITY = 500m/s.

For cambered AIRFOIL the DOWNWASH ANGLE = 0°. Hence, there will be no downwash ACTING on the flow.

Hence, there will be no induced drag. Hence, for any airfoil induced drag = 0N.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions