Discussion
For a wing with an elliptical lift distribution, the downwash across the span is
Answer: A
The elliptical distribution is the special case in which the induced velocity works out the same at every station. A uniform downwash means a uniform induced angle, so every section operates at the same effective angle of attack. This uniformity is what makes the elliptical case the minimum-induced-drag case.
No comment is present. Be the first to comment.
Loading…
Post your comment
Please log in or register to post a comment.
Examination Categories
- SSC Exams
- Banking Exams
- Teaching Exams
- Civil Services Exams
- Railways Exams
- Engineering Recruitment Exams
- Defence Exams
- State Government Exams
- Police Exams
- Insurance Exams
- Nursing Exams
- Other Government Exams
- NRA CET
- PG Entrance Exams
- Campus Placement
- MBA Entrance Exams
- CUET and UG Entrance
- Judiciary Exams
- Regulatory Body Exams
- Software Development