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The precise relationship is expressed using the<br />

proportionality constant C L , which is known as<br />

the lift coefficient, and takes the following form:<br />

L = ½ ρv 2 C L A (4)<br />

It can also be shown by integrating the lift force<br />

over the area of a cross-shaped boomerang that<br />

the net lift force and aerodynamic couple are<br />

given by<br />

and<br />

F = ¼ ρ(V 2 + (aω 2 )) C L A S (5)<br />

C = ¼ ρV 2 aωC L A S (6)<br />

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