Reynolds number — UPSC Physics Optional CSE 1999 Paper I

Discuss the Reynolds number for describing the stability of fluid flow, Air streams horizontally across an aeroplane wing of area 4\text{ m}^2 and weighing 300 kg. The air speed is 60 m/s and 40 m/s over the top surface and under the bottom surface respectively. Find (i) the lift on the wing and (ii) the net force on it, given that the density of air is equal to 1.293\text{ kg/m}^3.