Question

If distance between shoulder point and tangent point is much higher then, it will produce ____________

(a) flat C/S shape

(b) circle shape only

(c) circle with diameter as distance

(d) circle of radius as distance between points

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This question is from Configuration Layout topic in chapter Configuration Layout and Loft of Aircraft Design

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) flat C/S shape

The explanation: Selection of the shoulder point plays vital role in conic curve. If shoulder point is too far from tangent point it will result in flat c/s shape. Similarly, if it is too close it will generate non-flat curve.