Winglet Friction Coefficient Calculator

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✖Winglet Reynolds number is based on a length, which is usually the chord length of an airfoil (in two dimensions) or the chord length of a winglet.ⓘ Winglet Reynolds Number [Re_wl]

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✖The Coefficient of Friction (μ) is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of one body in relation to another body in contact with it.ⓘ Winglet Friction Coefficient [μ_friction]

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Winglet Friction Coefficient

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`"μ"_{"friction"} = 4.55/(log10("Re"_{"wl"}^2.58))`

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`"0.476772"=4.55/(log10(("5000")^2.58))`

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Winglet Friction Coefficient Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Coefficient of Friction = 4.55/(log10(Winglet Reynolds Number^2.58))
μ_friction = 4.55/(log10(Re_wl^2.58))
This formula uses 1 Functions, 2 Variables

Functions Used

log10 - The common logarithm, also known as the base-10 logarithm or the decimal logarithm, is a mathematical function that is the inverse of the exponential function., log10(Number)

Variables Used

Coefficient of Friction - The Coefficient of Friction (μ) is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of one body in relation to another body in contact with it.
Winglet Reynolds Number - Winglet Reynolds number is based on a length, which is usually the chord length of an airfoil (in two dimensions) or the chord length of a winglet.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Winglet Reynolds Number: 5000 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

μ_friction = 4.55/(log10(Re_wl^2.58)) --> 4.55/(log10(5000^2.58))

Evaluating ... ...

μ_friction = 0.476772152627779

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.476772152627779 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.476772152627779 ≈ 0.476772 <-- Coefficient of Friction

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Winglet Friction Coefficient Formula

Coefficient of Friction = 4.55/(log10(Winglet Reynolds Number^2.58))
μ_friction = 4.55/(log10(Re_wl^2.58))

What are winglets?

Winglets are vertical extensions of wingtips that improve an aircraft's fuel efficiency and cruising range

How to Calculate Winglet Friction Coefficient?

Winglet Friction Coefficient calculator uses Coefficient of Friction = 4.55/(log10(Winglet Reynolds Number^2.58)) to calculate the Coefficient of Friction, The Winglet friction coefficient describe the resistance encountered by a winglet moving through a fluid, such as air, Winglets are aerodynamic devices typically attached at the tips of aircraft wings to reduce induced drag and improve overall efficiency. Coefficient of Friction is denoted by μ_friction symbol.

How to calculate Winglet Friction Coefficient using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Winglet Friction Coefficient, enter Winglet Reynolds Number (Re_wl) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Winglet Friction Coefficient calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.476772 = 4.55/(log10(5000^2.58)).

FAQ

What is Winglet Friction Coefficient?

The Winglet friction coefficient describe the resistance encountered by a winglet moving through a fluid, such as air, Winglets are aerodynamic devices typically attached at the tips of aircraft wings to reduce induced drag and improve overall efficiency and is represented as μ_friction = 4.55/(log10(Re_wl^2.58)) or Coefficient of Friction = 4.55/(log10(Winglet Reynolds Number^2.58)). Winglet Reynolds number is based on a length, which is usually the chord length of an airfoil (in two dimensions) or the chord length of a winglet.

How to calculate Winglet Friction Coefficient?

The Winglet friction coefficient describe the resistance encountered by a winglet moving through a fluid, such as air, Winglets are aerodynamic devices typically attached at the tips of aircraft wings to reduce induced drag and improve overall efficiency is calculated using Coefficient of Friction = 4.55/(log10(Winglet Reynolds Number^2.58)). To calculate Winglet Friction Coefficient, you need Winglet Reynolds Number (Re_wl). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Winglet Reynolds Number and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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