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The Induced Angle of Attack is the angle between the local relative wind and the direction of freestream velocity. Check FAQs
αi=S0Clπb2
αi - Induced Angle of Attack?S0 - Reference Area Origin?Cl - Lift Coefficient Origin?b - Wingspan?π - Archimedes' constant?

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11.0414Edit=2.21Edit1.5Edit3.14162340Edit2
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Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
αi=S0Clπb2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
αi=2.211.5π2340mm2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
αi=2.211.53.14162340mm2
Next Step Convert Units
αi=2.211.53.14162.34m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
αi=2.211.53.14162.342
Next Step Evaluate
αi=0.192708976678221rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
αi=11.0414110379491°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
αi=11.0414°

Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Induced Angle of Attack
The Induced Angle of Attack is the angle between the local relative wind and the direction of freestream velocity.
Symbol: αi
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Reference Area Origin
Reference Area Origin is arbitrarily an area that is characteristic of the object being considered. For an aircraft wing, the wing's planform area is called the reference wing area.
Symbol: S0
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lift Coefficient Origin
Lift Coefficient Origin 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 should be greater than 0.
Wingspan
The Wingspan (or just span) of a bird or an airplane is the distance from one wingtip to the other wingtip.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Induced Angle of Attack

​Go Induced Angle of Attack given Aspect Ratio
αi=ClπARELD
​Go Induced Angle of Attack given Circulation at Origin
αi=Γo2bV
​Go Induced Angle of Attack given Downwash
αi=-(wV)

Other formulas in Elliptical Lift Distribution category

​Go Circulation at given Distance along Wingspan
Γ=Γo1-(2ab)2
​Go Lift at given Distance along Wingspan
L=ρVΓo1-(2ab)2
​Go Downwash in Elliptical Lift Distribution
w=-Γo2b
​Go Circulation at Origin in Elliptical Lift Distribution
Γo=2VS0Clπb

How to Evaluate Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift?

Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift evaluator uses Induced Angle of Attack = Reference Area Origin*Lift Coefficient Origin/(pi*Wingspan^2) to evaluate the Induced Angle of Attack, The Induced angle of attack given coefficient of lift formula calculates the angle between the direction of the freestream velocity and the local relative wind. Induced Angle of Attack is denoted by αi symbol.

How to evaluate Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift, enter Reference Area Origin (S0), Lift Coefficient Origin (Cl) & Wingspan (b) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift

What is the formula to find Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift?
The formula of Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift is expressed as Induced Angle of Attack = Reference Area Origin*Lift Coefficient Origin/(pi*Wingspan^2). Here is an example- 632.6263 = 2.21*1.5/(pi*2.34^2).
How to calculate Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift?
With Reference Area Origin (S0), Lift Coefficient Origin (Cl) & Wingspan (b) we can find Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift using the formula - Induced Angle of Attack = Reference Area Origin*Lift Coefficient Origin/(pi*Wingspan^2). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Induced Angle of Attack?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Induced Angle of Attack-
  • Induced Angle of Attack=Lift Coefficient Origin/(pi*Wing Aspect Ratio ELD)OpenImg
  • Induced Angle of Attack=Circulation at Origin/(2*Wingspan*Freestream Velocity)OpenImg
  • Induced Angle of Attack=-(Downwash/Freestream Velocity)OpenImg
Can the Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift be negative?
Yes, the Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift?
Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Induced Angle of Attack given Coefficient of Lift can be measured.
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