Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor Calculator

✖Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.ⓘ Drag Coefficient [C_D]			+10% -10%
✖Density of material is ratio of mass of material to its volume.ⓘ Density of Material [ρ]			+10% -10%
✖Velocity is a vector quantity (it has both magnitude and direction) and is the rate of change of the position of an object with respect to time.ⓘ Velocity [v]			+10% -10%
✖The Reference Area is arbitrarily an area that is characteristic of the object being considered. For an aircraft wing, the wing's planform area is called the reference wing area or simply wing area.ⓘ Reference Area [S_ref]			+10% -10%

✖Induced drag is primarily caused by the formation of wingtip vortices, which are created due to the pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of a lifting wing.ⓘ Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor [D_i]

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Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Induced Drag = Drag Coefficient*Density of Material*Velocity^2*Reference Area/2
D_i = C_D*ρ*v^2*S_ref/2
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Induced Drag - (Measured in Newton) - Induced drag is primarily caused by the formation of wingtip vortices, which are created due to the pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of a lifting wing.
Drag Coefficient - Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Density of Material - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Density of material is ratio of mass of material to its volume.
Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Velocity is a vector quantity (it has both magnitude and direction) and is the rate of change of the position of an object with respect to time.
Reference Area - (Measured in Square Meter) - The Reference Area is arbitrarily an area that is characteristic of the object being considered. For an aircraft wing, the wing's planform area is called the reference wing area or simply wing area.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Drag Coefficient: 30 --> No Conversion Required
Density of Material: 1E-05 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 1E-05 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Velocity: 2.45 Meter per Second --> 2.45 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Reference Area: 5.08 Square Meter --> 5.08 Square Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

D_i = C_D*ρ*v^2*S_ref/2 --> 30*1E-05*2.45^2*5.08/2

Evaluating ... ...

D_i = 0.004573905

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.004573905 Newton --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.004573905 ≈ 0.004574 Newton <-- Induced Drag

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor Formula

LaTeX Go

Induced Drag = Drag Coefficient*Density of Material*Velocity^2*Reference Area/2
D_i = C_D*ρ*v^2*S_ref/2

What is the cause of induced drag?

Induced drag is caused by that element of the air deflected downward which is not vertical to the flight path but is tilted slightly rearward from it.

How to Calculate Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor?

Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor calculator uses Induced Drag = Drag Coefficient*Density of Material*Velocity^2*Reference Area/2 to calculate the Induced Drag, Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor is a measure of the amount of drag created by an airfoil or wing, taking into account the span efficiency factor, which affects the overall drag coefficient. Induced Drag is denoted by D_i symbol.

How to calculate Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor, enter Drag Coefficient (C_D), Density of Material (ρ), Velocity (v) & Reference Area (S_ref) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.004611 = 30*1E-05*2.45^2*5.08/2.

FAQ

What is Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor?

Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor is a measure of the amount of drag created by an airfoil or wing, taking into account the span efficiency factor, which affects the overall drag coefficient and is represented as D_i = C_D*ρ*v^2*S_ref/2 or Induced Drag = Drag Coefficient*Density of Material*Velocity^2*Reference Area/2. Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water, Density of material is ratio of mass of material to its volume, Velocity is a vector quantity (it has both magnitude and direction) and is the rate of change of the position of an object with respect to time & The Reference Area is arbitrarily an area that is characteristic of the object being considered. For an aircraft wing, the wing's planform area is called the reference wing area or simply wing area.

How to calculate Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor?

Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor is a measure of the amount of drag created by an airfoil or wing, taking into account the span efficiency factor, which affects the overall drag coefficient is calculated using Induced Drag = Drag Coefficient*Density of Material*Velocity^2*Reference Area/2. To calculate Induced Drag Given Span Efficiency Factor, you need Drag Coefficient (C_D), Density of Material (ρ), Velocity (v) & Reference Area (S_ref). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Drag Coefficient, Density of Material, Velocity & Reference Area and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Induced Drag?

In this formula, Induced Drag uses Drag Coefficient, Density of Material, Velocity & Reference Area. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Induced Drag = (Lift Force^2)/(3.14*Dynamic Pressure*Lateral Plane Span^2)

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