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Following diagram represents ______(a) notched aerodynamic balance(b) fluttered balance(c) overhorn balance(d) overhung balanceThis question was posed to me in final exam.This interesting question is from Control-Surface Sizing in portion Initial Sizing of Aircraft Design

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The correct ANSWER is (a) notched aerodynamic balance

Explanation: Above diagram is showing a TYPICAL notched aerodynamic balance. It is also called horn aerodynamic balance. We can reduce the FORCE required for DEFLECTING the control surface. However, it is not suitable for high SPEED aircrafts.



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