At a given point on the surface of the wing of the airplane the flow velocity is \(130 \;m/s\). Calculate the pressure coefficient at this point.

An airplane flying at standard sea level has a velocity of \(98.8 \;m/s\). At a given point on the surface of the wing of the airplane the flow velocity is \(130 \;m/s\). Calculate the pressure coefficient at this point.

Worldtech Asked on 1st November 2019 in Aerodynamics.
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    We need to calculate here the pressure coefficient at a point on the surface of the wing of the airplane. Pressure coefficient is given as \[C_{p}=1-\left ( \frac{V}{V_{\infty}} \right )^{2}\]

    Therefore \[C_{p}=1-\left ( \frac{130}{98.8} \right )^{2}
    \\=-0.73\]

    techAir Answered on 1st November 2019.
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