Answer:
[tex]W = 12.5\ lb/ft^2[/tex] --- in [tex]lb/ft^2[/tex]
[tex]W = 598.503N/m^2[/tex] --- in [tex]N/m^2[/tex]
Explanation:
Given
[tex]Weight=2000lb[/tex]
[tex]Area = 160ft^2[/tex]
Required
Determine the wing loading (W)
Wing loading is calculated using:
[tex]W = \frac{Weight}{Area}[/tex]
Substitute values for Weight and Area
[tex]W = \frac{2000lb}{160ft^2}[/tex]
[tex]W = 12.5\ lb/ft^2[/tex]
The answer can also be converted to N/m^2
[tex]1\ lb = 4.4482216153N[/tex]
[tex]1ft^2 = 0.092903m^2[/tex]
So, we have:
[tex]W = \frac{12.5 * 4.4482216153N}{0.092903m^2}[/tex]
[tex]W = \frac{55.6027701912N}{0.092903m^2}[/tex]
[tex]W = 598.503N/m^2[/tex]
Hence, the wing loading is:
[tex]W = 12.5\ lb/ft^2[/tex] --- in [tex]lb/ft^2[/tex]
[tex]W = 598.503N/m^2[/tex] --- in [tex]N/m^2[/tex]
