Derive the thrust efficiency formula, Eq. 8.38, for a pitching plunging airfoil. Comment on the effect of the ratio of the plunge to pitch amplitude on the efficiency.

Eq. 8.38

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k - k (ka) = x(F + G) [} } + ( a ) ] + * [ { ) ( ) ( + ) {] F +k F - k