Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory Formula

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Moment Coefficient about Leading Edge is obtained by dividing the moment about the leading edge by the dynamic pressure, the area, and the chord of the airfoil. Check FAQs
Cm,le=-CL4
Cm,le - Moment Coefficient about Leading Edge?CL - Lift Coefficient?

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-0.3Edit=-1.2Edit4
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Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cm,le=-CL4
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cm,le=-1.24
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cm,le=-1.24
LAST Step Evaluate
Cm,le=-0.3

Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory Formula Elements

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Moment Coefficient about Leading Edge
Moment Coefficient about Leading Edge is obtained by dividing the moment about the leading edge by the dynamic pressure, the area, and the chord of the airfoil.
Symbol: Cm,le
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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 should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Flow over Airfoils category

​Go Lift Coefficient for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory
CL=2πα
​Go Lift Coefficient for Cambered Airfoil
CL,cam=2π((α)-(α0))
​Go Center of Pressure Location for Cambered Airfoil
xcp=-Cm,lecCL
​Go Boundary Layer Thickness for Laminar Flow
δL=5xReL

How to Evaluate Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory?

Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory evaluator uses Moment Coefficient about Leading Edge = -Lift Coefficient/4 to evaluate the Moment Coefficient about Leading Edge, The Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory This formula is derived from thin airfoil theory and represents the moment generated about the leading edge of a symmetrical airfoil due to the distribution of pressure over its surface. It assumes that the airfoil is thin enough such that the flow can be approximated as in viscid and that circulation around the airfoil can be represented by a constant vortex strength. Moment Coefficient about Leading Edge is denoted by Cm,le symbol.

How to evaluate Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory, enter Lift Coefficient (CL) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory

What is the formula to find Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory?
The formula of Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory is expressed as Moment Coefficient about Leading Edge = -Lift Coefficient/4. Here is an example- -0.3 = -1.2/4.
How to calculate Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory?
With Lift Coefficient (CL) we can find Moment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil Theory using the formula - Moment Coefficient about Leading Edge = -Lift Coefficient/4.
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