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The Coefficient of Drag 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=24FDμρVmeanDS
CD - Coefficient of Drag?FD - Drag Force?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?ρ - Density of Fluid?Vmean - Mean Velocity?DS - Diameter of Sphere?

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0.0027Edit=241.1Edit10.2Edit1000Edit10.1Edit10Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CD=24FDμρVmeanDS
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CD=241.1kN10.2P1000kg/m³10.1m/s10m
Next Step Convert Units
CD=241100N0.0102kP1000kg/m³10.1m/s10m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CD=2411000.0102100010.110
Next Step Evaluate
CD=0.00266613861386139
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CD=0.0027

Coefficient of Drag given density Formula Elements

Variables
Coefficient of Drag
The Coefficient of Drag 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.
Drag Force
Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.
Symbol: FD
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Density of Fluid
Density of Fluid is the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mean Velocity
Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.
Symbol: Vmean
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diameter of Sphere
The Diameter of Sphere refers to the longest line that is inside the sphere and that passes through the center of the sphere.
Symbol: DS
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Coefficient of Drag

​Go Coefficient of Drag given Drag Force
CD=FDAVmeanVmeanρ0.5
​Go Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number
CD=24Re

Other formulas in Laminar Flow around a Sphere Stokes’ Law category

​Go Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
Fresistance=3πμVmeanDS
​Go Diameter of Sphere given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
DS=Fresistance3πμVmean
​Go Velocity of Sphere given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
Vmean=Fresistance3πμDS
​Go Dynamic Viscosity of fluid given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
μ=Fresistance3πDSVmean

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Drag given density?

Coefficient of Drag given density evaluator uses Coefficient of Drag = (24*Drag Force*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere) to evaluate the Coefficient of Drag, The Coefficient of Drag given density is defined as the constant which depends on reynolds number for calculating drag force. Coefficient of Drag is denoted by CD symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Drag given density using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Drag given density, enter Drag Force (FD), Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Density of Fluid (ρ), Mean Velocity (Vmean) & Diameter of Sphere (DS) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Drag given density

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Drag given density?
The formula of Coefficient of Drag given density is expressed as Coefficient of Drag = (24*Drag Force*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere). Here is an example- 0.067865 = (24*1100*1.02)/(1000*10.1*10).
How to calculate Coefficient of Drag given density?
With Drag Force (FD), Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Density of Fluid (ρ), Mean Velocity (Vmean) & Diameter of Sphere (DS) we can find Coefficient of Drag given density using the formula - Coefficient of Drag = (24*Drag Force*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere).
What are the other ways to Calculate Coefficient of Drag?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Coefficient of Drag-
  • Coefficient of Drag=Drag Force/(Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5)OpenImg
  • Coefficient of Drag=24/Reynolds NumberOpenImg
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