Question: Problem 4 : induced drag ( 2 5 pts ) . The Cessna Cardinal, a single - engine light plane, has a wing with an

Problem 4: induced drag (25 pts). The Cessna Cardinal, a single-engine light plane, has a wing with an area of \(16.2\mathrm{~m}^{2}\) and an aspect ratio of 7.31. Assume that the span efficiency factor is 0.62. If the airplane is flying at standard sea-level conditions with a velocity of \(251\mathrm{~km}/\mathrm{h}\),
(a)(10 pts) What is the induced drag when the total weight is 9800 N ?
(b)(10 pts) Calculate the induced drag when the velocity is \(85.5\mathrm{~km}/\mathrm{h}\)(stalling speed at sea level with flaps down).
(c)(5 pts) Compare the results of (a) and (b). What observations can you make?
Problem 4 : induced drag ( 2 5 pts ) . The Cessna

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