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The Lift Curve Slope is a measure of how rapidly the wing generates lift with a change in the angle of attack. Check FAQs
aC,l=a01+a0πAR
aC,l - Lift Curve Slope?a0 - 2D Lift Curve Slope?AR - Wing Aspect Ratio?π - Archimedes' constant?

Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing Example

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5.5415Edit=6.28Edit1+6.28Edit3.141615Edit
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Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
aC,l=a01+a0πAR
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
aC,l=6.28rad⁻¹1+6.28rad⁻¹π15
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
aC,l=6.28rad⁻¹1+6.28rad⁻¹3.141615
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
aC,l=6.281+6.283.141615
Next Step Evaluate
aC,l=5.54150697739701rad⁻¹
LAST Step Rounding Answer
aC,l=5.5415rad⁻¹

Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing Formula Elements

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Constants
Lift Curve Slope
The Lift Curve Slope is a measure of how rapidly the wing generates lift with a change in the angle of attack.
Symbol: aC,l
Measurement: Reciprocal AngleUnit: rad⁻¹
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
2D Lift Curve Slope
The 2D Lift Curve Slope is a measure of how rapidly the airfoil generates lift with a change in angle of attack.
Symbol: a0
Measurement: Reciprocal AngleUnit: rad⁻¹
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wing Aspect Ratio
Wing Aspect Ratio is defined as the ratio of the square of wingspan to the wing area or wingspan over wing chord for a rectangular planform.
Symbol: AR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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 Lift Curve Slope

​Go Lift Curve Slope for Finite Wing
aC,l=a01+a0(1+τ)πAR

Other formulas in Flow over Wings category

​Go Effective Angle of Attack of Finite Wing
αeff=αg-αi
​Go 2D Lift Curve Slope of Airfoil given Lift Slope of Finite Wing
a0=aC,l1-aC,l(1+τ)πAR
​Go 2D Lift Curve Slope of Airfoil given Lift Slope of Elliptic Finite Wing
a0=aC,l1-aC,lπAR
​Go Aspect Ratio given Span Efficiency Factor
AR=CL2πespanCD,i

How to Evaluate Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing?

Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing evaluator uses Lift Curve Slope = 2D Lift Curve Slope/(1+2D Lift Curve Slope/(pi*Wing Aspect Ratio)) to evaluate the Lift Curve Slope, The Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing formula calculates the lift curve slope of an elliptic finite wing which is assumed to be an ideal platform for the wing design.it characterizes how efficiently the wing generates lift across a range of angles of attack. Lift Curve Slope is denoted by aC,l symbol.

How to evaluate Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing, enter 2D Lift Curve Slope (a0) & Wing Aspect Ratio (AR) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing

What is the formula to find Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing?
The formula of Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing is expressed as Lift Curve Slope = 2D Lift Curve Slope/(1+2D Lift Curve Slope/(pi*Wing Aspect Ratio)). Here is an example- 5.541507 = 6.28/(1+6.28/(pi*15)).
How to calculate Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing?
With 2D Lift Curve Slope (a0) & Wing Aspect Ratio (AR) we can find Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing using the formula - Lift Curve Slope = 2D Lift Curve Slope/(1+2D Lift Curve Slope/(pi*Wing Aspect Ratio)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Lift Curve Slope?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Lift Curve Slope-
  • Lift Curve Slope=2D Lift Curve Slope/(1+(2D Lift Curve Slope*(1+Induced Lift Slope Factor))/(pi*Wing Aspect Ratio))OpenImg
Can the Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing be negative?
Yes, the Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing, measured in Reciprocal Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing?
Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing is usually measured using the 1 per Radian[rad⁻¹] for Reciprocal Angle. 1 per Degree[rad⁻¹], 1 per Minute[rad⁻¹], 1 per Quadrant[rad⁻¹] are the few other units in which Lift Curve Slope for Elliptic Finite Wing can be measured.
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