Quadratic Drag Force
Fd = (1/2)·ρ·Cd·A·v^2
What it says
The resistive force on a body moving fast through a fluid, scaling with fluid density, drag coefficient, frontal area, and the square of speed.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
Fd | Drag force (N) | M L T^-2 |
ρ | Fluid density (kg/m^3) | M L^-3 |
Cd | Drag coefficient (dimensionless) | 1 |
A | Frontal area (m^2) | L^2 |
v | Speed relative to fluid (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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