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Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water. Check FAQs
CD=2(sin(α))3
CD - Drag Coefficient?α - Angle of Attack?

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0.0137Edit=2(sin(10.94Edit))3
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Coefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of Attack Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CD=2(sin(α))3
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CD=2(sin(10.94°))3
Next Step Convert Units
CD=2(sin(0.1909rad))3
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CD=2(sin(0.1909))3
Next Step Evaluate
CD=0.0136706048533463
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CD=0.0137

Coefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of Attack Formula Elements

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Drag Coefficient
Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Symbol: CD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle of Attack
Angle of attack is the angle between a reference line on a body and the vector representing the relative motion between the body and the fluid through which it is moving.
Symbol: α
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)

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How to Evaluate Coefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of Attack?

Coefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of Attack evaluator uses Drag Coefficient = 2*(sin(Angle of Attack))^3 to evaluate the Drag Coefficient, The Coefficient of drag equation with angle of attack formula is defined as the double the cube of sin of angle of attack. Drag Coefficient is denoted by CD symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of Attack using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of Attack, enter Angle of Attack (α) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of Attack

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of Attack?
The formula of Coefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of Attack is expressed as Drag Coefficient = 2*(sin(Angle of Attack))^3. Here is an example- 0.013671 = 2*(sin(0.190939020168144))^3.
How to calculate Coefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of Attack?
With Angle of Attack (α) we can find Coefficient of Drag Equation with Angle of Attack using the formula - Drag Coefficient = 2*(sin(Angle of Attack))^3. This formula also uses Sine function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Drag Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Drag Coefficient-
  • Drag Coefficient=Coefficient of Force*sin(Angle of Attack)OpenImg
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