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The elliptical lift distribution has a major interest in making wings because_____(a) Minimum induced drag(b) e = 0(c) δ = 1(d) Aspect ratio lowestI have been asked this question during an interview.This interesting question is from Prandtl’s Classical Lifting-Line Theory in chapter Flow over Airfoils over Finite Wing of Aerodynamics

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Correct answer is (a) MINIMUM induced drag

The best EXPLANATION: The coefficient of induced drag is CD,i=\(\FRAC {C_l^2}{\pi eAR}\). For an elliptic wing, E = 1 and/or δ = 0 i.e. the induced drag is minimum. The aspect ratio for the elliptic wing is not lowest. Moreover, we need a higher aspect ratio for lower induced drag.



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