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Math Formula Information

Formula: F D = 1 2 ρ v 2 C D A {\displaystyle F_{D}\,=\,{\tfrac {1}{2}}\,\rho \,v^{2}\,C_{D}\,A}

Name: drag equation

Description: equation for the force on a body moving in a fluid

Elements of the Formula

fluid mass density ρ {\displaystyle \rho }
velocity v {\displaystyle v} rate of change of the position of an object as a function of time, and the direction of that change
drag coefficient C D {\displaystyle C_{D}} dimensionless parameter to quantify fluid resistance
cross-sectional area A {\displaystyle A} area determined on a cross section
drag F D {\displaystyle F_{D}} retarding force on a body moving in a fluid

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