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A flat plate generates lift, though, so the curvature is incidental.
by lutorm 7y ago
A flat plate generates lift, though, so the curvature is incidental.
- namirez 7y agoThat's in interesting observation. Yes, the same thing happens at the leading edge of a flat plate due to curvature resulting in flow separation and a vortex bubble on the top surface. If the flow doesn't separate, the velocity at the front (leading) edge of the plate will be infinity. The result is a vortex bubble over the flat surface which effectively changes its geometry and aerodynamic behavior. See figure 2-12 in the following link: http://heli-air.net/2016/02/13/inclined-flat-plate/ http://heli-air.net/2016/02/13/inclined-flat-plate/