M8.2 Generation of Lift and Drag

What is the Magnus Effect primarily associated with?

• The relationship between lift and drag

• The relationship between lift and circulation

• The relationship between drag and circulation

• The relationship between thrust and drag

What does AOA stand for in the context of aerodynamics?

• Angle of Altitude

• Angle of Attack

• Area of Aerodynamics

• Airflow Orientation Angle

What is the relationship between surface area and lift?

• Larger surface area decreases lift

• Larger surface area increases lift

• Surface area has no effect on lift

• Surface area only affects drag

How is the Coefficient of Lift (CL) calculated?

• Measured Lift / Theoretical Lift

• Theoretical Lift / Measured Lift

• Dynamic Pressure x Surface Area

In the drag equation, what does the symbol ρ represent?

• Velocity

• Surface Area

• Density

• Coefficient of Drag

What can influence the shape of a profile?

• Temperature

• Ice on the leading edge

• Altitude

• Humidity

What happens to the angle of attack (AOA) during a Wing Tip Stall?

• AOA decreases

• AOA remains constant

• AOA increases

• AOA becomes zero

What is the primary factor that affects the lift generated by an airfoil?

• Type of fuel used

• Angle of Attack

• Color of the aircraft

• Weight of the aircraft

Which of the following is a consequence of exceeding the critical angle of attack?

• Decreased drag

• Increased lift

• Higher speed

• Stall

What is the effect of increasing airspeed on lift?

• Lift becomes zero

• Lift decreases

• Lift increases

• Lift remains constant