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Pitching moment co-efficient for an airfoil is given by _____(a) lift*area(b) drag*area(c) section pitching moment/dynamic pitching moment(d) lift/dynamic momentI got this question during an online exam.My question is from Airfoil Selection-1 topic in division Airfoil and Geometry Selection of Aircraft Design

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Correct option is (c) section pitching moment/DYNAMIC pitching moment

The BEST explanation: LIFT*area will give moment. DRAG*area will also provide moment but will be less. The ratio of SECTIONAL pitching moment and dynamic pitching moment is called pitching moment co-efficient.



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