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Mechanical Properties Of Fluids

Question
CBSEENPH11026283

The speed of air flows on the upper and lower surfaces of a wing of an aeroplane are v1 and v2 respectively. If A is the cross section area of the wing and ρ is the density of air, then the upward life is

  • 12ρ Av2 - v1

  • 12ρ Av1 + v2

  • 12 ρ A  v12 - v22 

  • 12ρ A v12  +  v22 

Solution

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12 ρ A  v12 - v22 

Due to the specific shape of wings when the aeroplane runs air passes at higher speed over it as compared to its lower surface. This difference of air speeds above and below the wings, in accordance with Bernoulli's principle, creates a pressure difference, due to which an upward force called dynamic lift act on the plate .

Upward lift = pressure difference × area of wing

               = 12 ρA v12 - v22