Engineering Sciences
Aerospace Engineering
20th century
IntermediateLift Equation
Lift force proportional to dynamic pressure, wing area, and lift coefficient.
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Engineering Sciences
Lift Equation
20th century · Various
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Why it matters: Enabled powered flight and modern aviation.
Discoverers: Various (20th century)
What does it mean?
Lift force proportional to dynamic pressure, wing area, and lift coefficient.
Why should I care?
Enabled powered flight and modern aviation.
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West — History
East — Applications
South — Derivations
Variables & Units
| Symbol | Name | Unit | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift | N | Lift force | |
| Air density | — | kg/m³ | |
| Velocity | m/s | Airspeed | |
| Wing area | — | m² | |
| Lift coefficient | — | Dimensionless |
Worked Example
Double speed quadruples lift (v² dependence).
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Lift force proportional to dynamic pressure, wing area, and lift coefficient.
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