Asked by Paul Barrett
If a bird at sea level requires a speed of 30 mph to have enough lift to fly, how fast must it fly for the same lift at 20,000 ft?
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Answered by
Damon
rho v^2 = constant
what is density rho at ground and at 20,000 feet?
what is density rho at ground and at 20,000 feet?
Answered by
Paul Barrett
At sea level 0.0765 lb/cubic ft
At 20,000 ft 0.049 lb/ cubic ft
At 20,000 ft 0.049 lb/ cubic ft
Answered by
Damon
.0765 (30)^2 = .049 (v^2)
v^2 = 1405
v = 37.5 mph
v^2 = 1405
v = 37.5 mph
Answered by
Damon
The point is
Lift = lift Coef * area * (1/2) rho v^2
the lift coef and geometry are the same
Lift = lift Coef * area * (1/2) rho v^2
the lift coef and geometry are the same
Answered by
Paul Barrett
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