Question

If root chord is 2m and tip chord is 0.9m then, find taper ratio.

(a) 0.45

(b) 0.55

(c) 0.65

(d) 0.25

I have been asked this question in an online quiz.

My query is from Wing Geometry-2 topic in chapter Airfoil and Geometry Selection of Aircraft Design

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) 0.45

Easiest explanation: Taper ratio is defined as,

Taper ratio = tip chord/root chord = 0.9/2 = 0.45.