The lift equation in aerodynamics relates the lift force generated by an object to various factors such as its shape, size, air density, velocity, and the angle of attack. The basic form of the lift equation is:
Where:
- is the lift force,
- is the lift coefficient (depends on the object’s shape and angle of attack),
- is the air density,
- is the reference area (typically the wing area for aircraft),
- is the velocity of the object relative to the air.