Question: ( 2 0 ) An airplane flying at a flight speed V f through air with density requires a propulsive force F and propulsive power

(20) An airplane flying at a flight speed Vf through air with density requires a propulsive force F and propulsive power P. The airplane has a propeller with diameter Dp. Assume the flow to be incompressible and inviscid, and neglect gravity effects.
a) For the control volume a-b-c-d, obtain an expression for F.
b) Obtain an expression for the pressure change across the propeller p3-p2 in terms of the flight and wake velocities (Vf&Vw).
c) For control volume e-f-g-h, obtain an expression for air velocity through the propeller Vp
d) What is the expression for propulsive power P? Solve fully and show working (please dont use AI)
( 2 0 ) An airplane flying at a flight speed V f

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