Is an Avocado Shaped Like an Airfoil?

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The discussion centers on whether an avocado can be classified as an airfoil due to its shape when cut in half. Participants explore the properties that define a good airfoil and the importance of generating lift. One contributor suggests that the avocado pit may need to remain in place to achieve the proper curve for lift generation. References to NASA's lifting bodies are made to support the argument about the avocado's shape. Overall, the conversation seeks to clarify the relationship between the avocado's form and airfoil characteristics.
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Hi everyone. Is an avocado technically an air foil? like if you cut an avocado in half, it wold be the right shape right? see and if so, would you leave the pit in or not? Why?

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I am pretty sure that they are. I am giving a presentation, so I would really appreciate some input!
 
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airvocados2122894 said:

Homework Statement


Hi everyone. Is an avocado technically an air foil? like if you cut an avocado in half, it wold be the right shape right? see and if so, would you leave the pit in or not? Why?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I am pretty sure that they are. I am giving a presentation, so I would really appreciate some input!
Welcome to the PF.

What have you learned about airfoils so far? What properties are important for a shape being a good airfoil? What basic principals are involved?

BTW, can you use Google Images to find some experimental planes that have a similar shape to what you are asking? Hint -- look at NASA lifting bodies... :smile:
 
berkeman said:
Welcome to the PF.

What have you learned about airfoils so far? What properties are important for a shape being a good airfoil? What basic principals are involved?

BTW, can you use Google Images to find some experimental planes that have a similar shape to what you are asking? Hint -- look at NASA lifting bodies... :smile:
Ok, I looked at lots of diagrams, and I'm pretty sure it is. Thoughts?
 
airvocados2122894 said:
Ok, I looked at lots of diagrams, and I'm pretty sure it is. Thoughts?
You go first... :smile:
 
berkeman said:
You go first... :smile:
like I said, I'm like 99% sure that they are. After consulting multiple sources, I think I am correct, but I would like to obtain even more outside input.
 
airvocados2122894 said:
like I said, I'm like 99% sure that they are. After consulting multiple sources, I think I am correct, but I would like to obtain even more outside input.
What about your avocado pit question?
 
berkeman said:
What about your avocado pit question?
I Think you would need to leave the pit into get the proper curve.
 
Does your airfoil need to generate lift? You haven't actually said if generating lift is a requirement.
 
CWatters said:
Does your airfoil need to generate lift? You haven't actually said if generating lift is a requirement.
apologies. Yes generating lift would be necessary
 
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berkeman said:
Welcome to the PF.

What have you learned about airfoils so far? What properties are important for a shape being a good airfoil? What basic principals are involved?

BTW, can you use Google Images to find some experimental planes that have a similar shape to what you are asking? Hint -- look at NASA lifting bodies... :smile:
I'm going take that as a yes. the NASA lifting bodies are really similar
 

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