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Weight of Glider Formula

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Weight Of Glider is the quantity of matter contained by it. Check FAQs

W g = F L \cdot \cos (θ) + F D \cdot \sin (θ)

W_g - Weight Of Glider?F_L - Lift Force?θ - Glide Angle?F_D - Drag Force?

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101.1351 = 100 \cdot \cos (0.15) + 15.11 \cdot \sin (0.15)

101.1351kg = 100N \cdot \cos (0.15rad) + 15.11N \cdot \sin (0.15rad)

101.1351 = 100 \cdot \cos (0.15) + 15.11 \cdot \sin (0.15)

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

W g = F L \cdot \cos (θ) + F D \cdot \sin (θ)

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

∴

W g = 100N \cdot \cos (0.15rad) + 15.11N \cdot \sin (0.15rad)

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

∴

W g = 100 \cdot \cos (0.15) + 15.11 \cdot \sin (0.15)

Next Step Evaluate

∴

W g = 101.13511797528kg

LAST Step Rounding Answer

∴

W g = 101.1351kg

Weight of Glider Formula Elements

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Weight Of Glider

Weight Of Glider is the quantity of matter contained by it.

Symbol: W_g

Measurement: WeightUnit: kg

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Weight Of Glider

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: F_L

Measurement: ForceUnit: N

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Lift Force

Glide Angle

Glide Angle is defined as the angle made by the glide flight path with the horizontal.

Symbol: θ

Measurement: AngleUnit: rad

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Glide Angle

Drag Force

Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.

Symbol: F_D

Measurement: ForceUnit: N

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Drag Force

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)

Other formulas in Gliding Flight category

Go Lift Force for given Glide Angle

F L = \frac{F D}{\tan (θ)}

Go Lift-to-drag ratio for given glide angle

LD = \frac{1}{\tan (θ)}

Go Drag for given Glide Angle

F D = F L \cdot \tan (θ)

Go Glide angle

θ = a \tan (\frac{F D}{F L})

How to Evaluate Weight of Glider?

Weight of Glider evaluator uses Weight Of Glider = Lift Force*cos(Glide Angle)+Drag Force*sin(Glide Angle) to evaluate the Weight Of Glider, Weight of Glider equation calculates the weight of the glider by resolving the lift and drag forces into vertical and horizontal components, respectively, based on the glide angle, it depends on various factors including its design, construction materials, equipment, and payload. Weight Of Glider is denoted by W_g symbol.

How to evaluate Weight of Glider using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Weight of Glider, enter Lift Force (F_L), Glide Angle (θ) & Drag Force (F_D) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Weight of Glider

What is the formula to find Weight of Glider?

The formula of Weight of Glider is expressed as Weight Of Glider = Lift Force*cos(Glide Angle)+Drag Force*sin(Glide Angle). Here is an example- 99.86489 = 100*cos(0.15)+15.11*sin(0.15).

How to calculate Weight of Glider?

With Lift Force (F_L), Glide Angle (θ) & Drag Force (F_D) we can find Weight of Glider using the formula - Weight Of Glider = Lift Force*cos(Glide Angle)+Drag Force*sin(Glide Angle). This formula also uses Sine (sin), Cosine (cos) function(s).

Can the Weight of Glider be negative?

Yes, the Weight of Glider, measured in Weight can be negative.

Which unit is used to measure Weight of Glider?

Weight of Glider is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Weight of Glider can be measured.

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