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Answers:

1. Dynamic pressure = (1/2)(.002377)(50) 2 = 2.97 lb./ft 2

2. Wing 1.

CL = L/qs =10/(2.97)(5) = 0.673

CD = D/qs = (.75)/(2.97)(5) = 0.0505

L/D = .673/.0505 = 13.3

Wing 2.

CL = L/qs =12/(2.97)(7.5) = 0.539

CD = D/qs = 1/(2.97)(7.5) = 0.0449

L/D = .539/.0449 = 12.0

 
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