Governing EquationNotes
The Lift and Drag can be changed by changing (most easily) the angle of attack (CL ~ a) or speed (V). Of course, the surface area (S) can also be adjusted. If a water tunnel is also available, the working fluid (r), e.g. air to water, can also be a variable.
During the course of one experiment, it is important to only change one variable at a time.
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