Air Resistance Force Formula

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Air Resistance is a force that is initiated by air. Check FAQs
Fa=cv'2
Fa - Air Resistance?c - Air Constant?v' - Velocity?

Air Resistance Force Example

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Here is how the Air Resistance Force equation looks like.

720Edit=0.2Edit60Edit2
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Air Resistance Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fa=cv'2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fa=0.260m/s2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fa=0.2602
LAST Step Evaluate
Fa=720N

Air Resistance Force Formula Elements

Variables
Air Resistance
Air Resistance is a force that is initiated by air.
Symbol: Fa
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Air Constant
Air Constant is a constant defined for air.
Symbol: c
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Velocity
Velocity is a vector quantity (it has both magnitude and direction) and is the rate of change of the position of an object with respect to time.
Symbol: v'
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Air Resistance Force?

Air Resistance Force evaluator uses Air Resistance = Air Constant*Velocity^2 to evaluate the Air Resistance, Air resistance force, also known as drag force, is the force exerted by air (or any fluid) opposing the motion of an object moving through it. This force acts in the direction opposite to the object's motion and increases with the object's speed. Air Resistance is denoted by Fa symbol.

How to evaluate Air Resistance Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Air Resistance Force, enter Air Constant (c) & Velocity (v') and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Air Resistance Force

What is the formula to find Air Resistance Force?
The formula of Air Resistance Force is expressed as Air Resistance = Air Constant*Velocity^2. Here is an example- 720 = 0.2*60^2.
How to calculate Air Resistance Force?
With Air Constant (c) & Velocity (v') we can find Air Resistance Force using the formula - Air Resistance = Air Constant*Velocity^2.
Can the Air Resistance Force be negative?
Yes, the Air Resistance Force, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Air Resistance Force?
Air Resistance Force is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Air Resistance Force can be measured.
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