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When referring to Propeller Definitions, is the chord length a diagonal measurement from the Leading Edge of a propeller to the trailing edge. Please elaborate.

(In regards to this project)
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... ml#summary

Maybe a picture will help.



(from http://exp-aircraft.com/library/heintz/airfoils.html)

Look at the bottom of the image where it says "chord = c". The chord is the measurement from the center of the leading edge to the tip of the trailing edge.