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The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area. Check FAQs
CL=2(sin(α))2cos(α)
CL - Lift Coefficient?α - Angle of Attack?

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0.0707Edit=2(sin(10.94Edit))2cos(10.94Edit)
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Coefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of Attack Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CL=2(sin(α))2cos(α)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CL=2(sin(10.94°))2cos(10.94°)
Next Step Convert Units
CL=2(sin(0.1909rad))2cos(0.1909rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CL=2(sin(0.1909))2cos(0.1909)
Next Step Evaluate
CL=0.0707244997171631
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CL=0.0707

Coefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of Attack Formula Elements

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Lift Coefficient
The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.
Symbol: CL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle of Attack
Angle of attack is the angle between a reference line on a body and the vector representing the relative motion between the body and the fluid through which it is moving.
Symbol: α
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

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How to Evaluate Coefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of Attack?

Coefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of Attack evaluator uses Lift Coefficient = 2*(sin(Angle of Attack))^2*cos(Angle of Attack) to evaluate the Lift Coefficient, The Coefficient of lift equation with angle of attack formula is defined as the double the product of square of sine angle of attack and cosine of angle of attack. Lift Coefficient is denoted by CL symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of Attack using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of Attack, enter Angle of Attack (α) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of Attack

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of Attack?
The formula of Coefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of Attack is expressed as Lift Coefficient = 2*(sin(Angle of Attack))^2*cos(Angle of Attack). Here is an example- 0.070724 = 2*(sin(0.190939020168144))^2*cos(0.190939020168144).
How to calculate Coefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of Attack?
With Angle of Attack (α) we can find Coefficient of Lift Equation with Angle of Attack using the formula - Lift Coefficient = 2*(sin(Angle of Attack))^2*cos(Angle of Attack). This formula also uses Sine, Cosine function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Lift Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Lift Coefficient-
  • Lift Coefficient=Coefficient of Force*cos(Angle of Attack)OpenImg
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