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A glider is flying at a constant altitude, at sea level, on a standard day. The airspeed is 150 ft/s and the total airplane lift coefficient is 0.1. The glider\'s rectangular wing has a span of 80 ft and a chord of 4 ft. The wing spar has a 36 in4 area moment of inertia and is made of graphite epoxy composite (Young\'s modulus E = 20x106 lb/in2). Find the wingtip deflection assuming a uniform lift distribution.
wingtip deflection = __________________ [inches]
this question is so confusing!! detailed explanations with equations would be greatly appriciated!
Solution
Wingtip deflection according to the given data
Deflection =0.1*80*20*10^6/36
Deflection= 34
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