Assignment Details

Lift force questions

Michaelmas 2023-Trinity 2024

A level PE 2023 year 2

Date Due

March 18, 2024

Additional Info
Complete 20 marker adding the top spin to first projectile.

Apply Bernoulli’s lift force acting on a javelin in flight and a ski jumper in flight.
Draw air flow, free body resultant force and flight path diagrams to illustrate your knowledge and understanding.

Apply Bernoulli’s downwards lift force on a track cyclist. Consider the high seat position and helmet design to create a flat back position, the forward rotation of the wheels and high knee lift.
Draw an air flow diagram to illustrate where the oncoming body of air would move above and below the cyclist and the effects of the shape the air flow creates.