Question: Hoerner (Ref. 12) plots the drag of a flag in winds, based on total surface area 2bL, in the figure at right. A linear approximation

Hoerner (Ref. 12) plots the drag of a flag in winds, based on total surface area 2bL, in the figure at right. A linear approximation is CD ≈ 0.01 + 0.05L/b, as shown. Test Reynolds numbers were 1E6 or greater. (a) Explain why these values are greater than for a flat plate. (b) Assuming sea-level air at 50 mi/h, with area bL = 4 m2, find the proper flag dimensions for which the total drag is approximately 400 N.

Hoerner (Ref. 12) plots the drag

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