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What is the speed of air over a swept wing that contributes to lift?
What is the speed of air over a swept wing that contributes to lift?
- More than the aircraft speed (correct)
- Less than the aircraft speed
- Dependent on the aircraft's weight
- The same as the aircraft speed
How does the speed of air over a swept wing compare to the aircraft speed in terms of lift contribution?
How does the speed of air over a swept wing compare to the aircraft speed in terms of lift contribution?
- It is less than the aircraft speed
- It is equal to the aircraft speed
- It is greater than the aircraft speed (correct)
- It has no effect on lift
What role does the speed of air over a swept wing play in lift generation?
What role does the speed of air over a swept wing play in lift generation?
- It increases lift (correct)
- It reduces lift
- It has no impact on lift
- It stabilizes the aircraft
Study Notes
Swept Wing Lift Generation
- The speed of air over a swept wing that contributes to lift is the component of airspeed perpendicular to the wing leading edge.
- The speed of air over a swept wing is slower than the aircraft speed due to the wing's angle of sweep, which reduces the lift contribution.
- The slower speed of air over a swept wing plays a significant role in lift generation by creating a higher pressure difference between the upper and lower wing surfaces, resulting in increased lift.
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