Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path Formula

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The Lift Force, lifting force or simply lift is the sum of all the forces on a body that force it to move perpendicular to the direction of flow. Check FAQs
FL=Wcos(θi)-Mv2r
FL - Lift Force?W - Weight?θi - Angle of Inclination?M - Mass?v - Velocity?r - Radius?

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26983.6564Edit=60000Editcos(12.771Edit)-32.23Edit48Edit22355Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
FL=Wcos(θi)-Mv2r
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
FL=60000kgcos(12.771°)-32.23kg48m/s22355mm
Next Step Convert Units
FL=60000kgcos(0.2229rad)-32.23kg48m/s22.355m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
FL=60000cos(0.2229)-32.234822.355
Next Step Evaluate
FL=26983.6564321135N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
FL=26983.6564N

Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path Formula Elements

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Lift Force
The Lift Force, lifting force or simply lift is the sum of all the forces on a body that force it to move perpendicular to the direction of flow.
Symbol: FL
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight
Weight is a body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it.
Symbol: W
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle of Inclination
Angle of Inclination is formed by the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians.
Symbol: θi
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass
Mass is the quantity of matter in a body regardless of its volume or of any forces acting on it.
Symbol: M
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity
Velocity is a vector quantity (it has both magnitude and direction) and is the rate of change of the position of an object with respect to time.
Symbol: v
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius
Radius is a radial line from the focus to any point of a curve.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other formulas in Hypersonic Flight Paths Velocity of Altitude Map category

​Go Forces Acting on Body along Flight Path
FD=Wsin(θi)-MVG
​Go Radius for Sphere-Cone Body Shape
r=Rcurvature1.143exp(0.54(Mr-1)1.2)
​Go Radius for Cylinder-Wedge Body Shape
r=Rcurvature1.386exp(1.8(Mr-1)0.75)
​Go Radius of Curvature for Sphere Cone Body Shape
Rcurvature=r1.143exp(0.54(Mr-1)1.2)

How to Evaluate Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path?

Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path evaluator uses Lift Force = Weight*cos(Angle of Inclination)-Mass*(Velocity^2)/Radius to evaluate the Lift Force, Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path formula is defined as the measure of the net force exerted on an object moving at hypersonic velocities, taking into account the weight of the object, its velocity, and the radius of its flight path, providing crucial data for velocity of altitude maps in hypersonic flight paths. Lift Force is denoted by FL symbol.

How to evaluate Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path, enter Weight (W), Angle of Inclination i), Mass (M), Velocity (v) & Radius (r) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path

What is the formula to find Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path?
The formula of Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path is expressed as Lift Force = Weight*cos(Angle of Inclination)-Mass*(Velocity^2)/Radius. Here is an example- -31473.509796 = 60000*cos(0.222895998772154)-32.23*(48^2)/2.355.
How to calculate Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path?
With Weight (W), Angle of Inclination i), Mass (M), Velocity (v) & Radius (r) we can find Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path using the formula - Lift Force = Weight*cos(Angle of Inclination)-Mass*(Velocity^2)/Radius. This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
Can the Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path be negative?
No, the Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path?
Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Forces Acting Perpendicular to Body on Flight Path can be measured.
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