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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=μsin(α)
CD - Drag Coefficient?μ - Coefficient of Force?α - Angle of Attack?

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0.0854Edit=0.45Editsin(10.94Edit)
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Coefficient of Drag Equation with Coefficient of Normal Force Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Coefficient of Drag Equation with Coefficient of Normal Force?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
CD=μsin(α)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CD=0.45sin(10.94°)
Next Step Convert Units
CD=0.45sin(0.1909rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CD=0.45sin(0.1909)
Next Step Evaluate
CD=0.0854014200115348
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CD=0.0854

Coefficient of Drag Equation with Coefficient of Normal Force 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.
Coefficient of Force
Coefficient of Force is the force acting on the reference area with dynamic pressure in the case of hypersonic flow.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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 Coefficient of Normal Force?

Coefficient of Drag Equation with Coefficient of Normal Force evaluator uses Drag Coefficient = Coefficient of Force*sin(Angle of Attack) to evaluate the Drag Coefficient, The Coefficient of drag equation with coefficient of normal force formula is defined as the product of coefficient of normal force acting on the body and sin of angle of attack. Drag Coefficient is denoted by CD symbol.

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

FAQs on Coefficient of Drag Equation with Coefficient of Normal Force

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Drag Equation with Coefficient of Normal Force?
The formula of Coefficient of Drag Equation with Coefficient of Normal Force is expressed as Drag Coefficient = Coefficient of Force*sin(Angle of Attack). Here is an example- 0.085401 = 0.45*sin(0.190939020168144).
How to calculate Coefficient of Drag Equation with Coefficient of Normal Force?
With Coefficient of Force (μ) & Angle of Attack (α) we can find Coefficient of Drag Equation with Coefficient of Normal Force using the formula - Drag Coefficient = Coefficient of Force*sin(Angle of Attack). This formula also uses Sine (sin) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Drag Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Drag Coefficient-
  • Drag Coefficient=2*(sin(Angle of Attack))^3OpenImg
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