Math Formula Information
Formula:
Name: drag equation
Description: equation for the force on a body moving in a fluid
Elements of the Formula
fluid mass density | ||
velocity | rate of change of the position of an object as a function of time, and the direction of that change | |
drag coefficient | dimensionless parameter to quantify fluid resistance | |
cross-sectional area | area determined on a cross section | |
drag | retarding force on a body moving in a fluid |