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It wouldn't, the propellers are designed to propel the helicopter off of the ground, thus the word propeller, not to make the helicopter glide.

The wings are too thin to hold up a helicopter and that is why they spin to gain ground as well as using kinetic energy to lift up. The propellers would eventually bend or snap if the helicopter would be to fall, the speed of the wind would break or damage the propellers.

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What is effect of the weight of the helicopter on the terminal speed - slide3?

The weight of the helicopter affects the terminal speed by influencing the rate at which the helicopter falls. A heavier helicopter will reach a higher terminal velocity compared to a lighter helicopter, as the force of gravity will be greater on the heavier helicopter, causing it to accelerate faster. Additionally, a heavier helicopter may require more lift to counteract its weight, which can also impact its terminal speed.


How does air resistance affect a falling helicopter?

the same that it would affect any falling object. The higher the air resistance the thicker the air density. This will result in a higher drag coefficient and will slow the fall of the object.


Why a helicopter falling during auto-rotation could reach a terminal speed?

During auto-rotation, a helicopter's main rotor generates lift from the relative wind passing over the blades as the helicopter descends. If the helicopter dives too steeply during auto-rotation, the increased airspeed can cause the rotor blades to stall, reducing lift and potentially allowing the helicopter to reach terminal velocity. At terminal velocity, the forces of gravity and air resistance are balanced, leading to a constant descent speed.


Do helicopter blades break the sound barrier?

No, helicopter blades do not break the sound barrier. The tips of the blades can approach the speed of sound, but the entire blade does not exceed the speed of sound.


What is the effect of gravity on a falling object?

Gravity causes a falling object to accelerate towards the ground at a rate of approximately 9.8 m/s^2 (on Earth). This acceleration due to gravity increases the speed of the object as it falls towards the ground.

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What is effect of the weight of the helicopter on the terminal speed - slide3?

The weight of the helicopter affects the terminal speed by influencing the rate at which the helicopter falls. A heavier helicopter will reach a higher terminal velocity compared to a lighter helicopter, as the force of gravity will be greater on the heavier helicopter, causing it to accelerate faster. Additionally, a heavier helicopter may require more lift to counteract its weight, which can also impact its terminal speed.


Why a helicopter falling during auto-rotation could reach a terminal speed without the pilot changing any controls?

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