Aerodynamic forces are generated due to _________

twisting of beam

shear effects only

shear and pressure force acting on body

only pressure forces

Correct Answer : shear and pressure force acting on body

Explanation : Shear force and pressure force are most fundamental cause which generates aerodynamic forces. Shear forces typically seen as resisting forces which results in friction. Pressure force or pressure gradient will generate forces as well.

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Find the approximate value of wetted area Swet for given reference area of Sref=20 unit and parasite drag coefficient of 0.0028. Consider equivalent skin friction coefficient Cf as 0.003.

12 unit

18.67 unit

20 unit

65 unit

Correct Answer : Option (B) : 18.67 unit

Explaination : Wetted area Swet = Parasite drag coefficient*Sref/Cf
= 0.0028*20/0.003 = 18.67 unit.

Consider equivalent skin friction coefficient as 0.0025 and Swet/Sref = 0.6. Evaluate parasite drag.

02.34

1.23

0.0015

0.000025

Correct Answer : Option (C) : 0.0015

Explanation : Parasite drag = equivalent skin friction coefficient*(Swet/Sref)
= 0.0025*0.6 = 0.0015.

Determine the initial estimation of parasite drag coefficient if, equivalent skin friction coefficient is 0.004 and ratio of wetted area to the reference area is 0.8.

0.0032

0.04

1.2

4.2

Correct Answer : Option (A) : 0.0032

Explaination : Parasite drag coefficient = equivalent skin friction coefficient*area ratio
= 0.004*0.8 = 0.0032.