The lift coefficient (cl) for a flat plate with the assumption of a small angle of attack is a parameter that quantifies the lift generated by the flat plate when it is subjected to a fluid flow and the angle of attack (𝛼) is relatively small. This assumption is often used to simplify the analysis of lift for flat plates at low angles of attack, where the flow remains attached to the plate surface and does not result in significant separation or stall.
- Lift coefficient for flat plate (cl)
- Normal force coefficient (cn)
- Axial force coefficient (ca)
- Angle of attack (𝛼) in rad