Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow Calculator

✖Vortex Strength quantifies the intensity or magnitude of a vortex in fluid dynamics.ⓘ Vortex Strength [Γ]			+10% -10%
✖The Cylinder Radius is the radius of its circular cross section.ⓘ Cylinder Radius [R]			+10% -10%
✖Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated per unit span by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity & reference area.ⓘ Lift Coefficient [C_L]			+10% -10%

✖The Freestream Velocity signifies the speed or velocity of a fluid flow far from any disturbances or obstacles.ⓘ Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow [V_∞]

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Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Freestream Velocity = Vortex Strength/(Cylinder Radius*Lift Coefficient)
V_∞ = Γ/(R*C_L)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Freestream Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - The Freestream Velocity signifies the speed or velocity of a fluid flow far from any disturbances or obstacles.
Vortex Strength - (Measured in Square Meter per Second) - Vortex Strength quantifies the intensity or magnitude of a vortex in fluid dynamics.
Cylinder Radius - (Measured in Meter) - The Cylinder Radius is the radius of its circular cross section.
Lift Coefficient - Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated per unit span by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity & reference area.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Vortex Strength: 0.7 Square Meter per Second --> 0.7 Square Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Cylinder Radius: 0.08 Meter --> 0.08 Meter No Conversion Required
Lift Coefficient: 1.2 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V_∞ = Γ/(R*C_L) --> 0.7/(0.08*1.2)

Evaluating ... ...

V_∞ = 7.29166666666667

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

7.29166666666667 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

7.29166666666667 ≈ 7.291667 Meter per Second <-- Freestream Velocity

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow Formula

LaTeX Go

Freestream Velocity = Vortex Strength/(Cylinder Radius*Lift Coefficient)
V_∞ = Γ/(R*C_L)

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How to Calculate Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow?

Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow calculator uses Freestream Velocity = Vortex Strength/(Cylinder Radius*Lift Coefficient) to calculate the Freestream Velocity, Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow formula is defined as a relationship that connects the lift generated by a lifting surface to the velocity of the fluid flow, essential for understanding aerodynamic performance in aerospace applications. Freestream Velocity is denoted by V_∞ symbol.

How to calculate Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow, enter Vortex Strength (Γ), Cylinder Radius (R) & Lift Coefficient (C_L) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow calculation can be explained with given input values -> 135.4167 = 0.7/(0.08*1.2).

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What is Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow?

Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow formula is defined as a relationship that connects the lift generated by a lifting surface to the velocity of the fluid flow, essential for understanding aerodynamic performance in aerospace applications and is represented as V_∞ = Γ/(R*C_L) or Freestream Velocity = Vortex Strength/(Cylinder Radius*Lift Coefficient). Vortex Strength quantifies the intensity or magnitude of a vortex in fluid dynamics, The Cylinder Radius is the radius of its circular cross section & Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated per unit span by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity & reference area.

How to calculate Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow?

Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow formula is defined as a relationship that connects the lift generated by a lifting surface to the velocity of the fluid flow, essential for understanding aerodynamic performance in aerospace applications is calculated using Freestream Velocity = Vortex Strength/(Cylinder Radius*Lift Coefficient). To calculate Freestream Velocity given 2-D Lift Coefficient for Lifting Flow, you need Vortex Strength (Γ), Cylinder Radius (R) & Lift Coefficient (C_L). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Vortex Strength, Cylinder Radius & Lift Coefficient and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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