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jaketodd
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This is not homework.
If you descend toward the ground in a helicopter, the density of the air is going to increase. I'm curious: Is the amount of energy required to turn the blades directly proportional to the density of the air? For instance: If the air density doubles, does the energy to turn the helicopter blades double (with a constant rate of blade rotation through both scenarios)?
Thanks,
Jake
If you descend toward the ground in a helicopter, the density of the air is going to increase. I'm curious: Is the amount of energy required to turn the blades directly proportional to the density of the air? For instance: If the air density doubles, does the energy to turn the helicopter blades double (with a constant rate of blade rotation through both scenarios)?
Thanks,
Jake