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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=FDq
CD - Drag Coefficient?FD - Drag Force?q - Dynamic Pressure?

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29.9963Edit=80Edit2.667Edit
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Drag coefficient given Drag Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CD=FDq
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CD=80N2.667Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CD=802.667
Next Step Evaluate
CD=29.9962504686914
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CD=29.9963

Drag coefficient given Drag Force Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Drag Force
Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid ,such as air.
Symbol: FD
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Dynamic Pressure
Dynamic pressure, also referred to as velocity pressure, is a specific type of pressure associated with the kinetic energy per unit volume of a moving fluid.
Symbol: q
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Drag Coefficient

​Go Drag Coefficient for given parasite drag coefficient
CD=CD,e+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Drag Coefficient for given zero-lift drag coefficient
CD=CD,0+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Coefficient of drag given drag
CD=CLFDW0
​Go Drag coefficient given lift coefficient
CD=CLFDFL

Other formulas in Lift and Drag Polar category

​Go Coefficient of Drag due to lift
CD,i=CL2πeoswaldAR
​Go Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift
CD,0=CD-CD,i
​Go Modern Lift Equation
L=CLρairSuf22
​Go Lift coefficient given Lift Force
CL=FLq

How to Evaluate Drag coefficient given Drag Force?

Drag coefficient given Drag Force evaluator uses Drag Coefficient = Drag Force/Dynamic Pressure to evaluate the Drag Coefficient, Drag coefficient given Drag Force represents a dimensionless quantity that represents the resistance to motion of an object through a fluid, such as air or water, and is calculated as the ratio of the drag force to the dynamic pressure. Drag Coefficient is denoted by CD symbol.

How to evaluate Drag coefficient given Drag Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Drag coefficient given Drag Force, enter Drag Force (FD) & Dynamic Pressure (q) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Drag coefficient given Drag Force

What is the formula to find Drag coefficient given Drag Force?
The formula of Drag coefficient given Drag Force is expressed as Drag Coefficient = Drag Force/Dynamic Pressure. Here is an example- 30.07519 = 80/2.667.
How to calculate Drag coefficient given Drag Force?
With Drag Force (FD) & Dynamic Pressure (q) we can find Drag coefficient given Drag Force using the formula - Drag Coefficient = Drag Force/Dynamic Pressure.
What are the other ways to Calculate Drag Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Drag Coefficient-
  • Drag Coefficient=Parasite Drag coefficient+((Lift Coefficient^2)/(pi*Oswald Efficiency Factor*Aspect Ratio of a Wing))OpenImg
  • Drag Coefficient=Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient+((Lift Coefficient^2)/(pi*Oswald Efficiency Factor*Aspect Ratio of a Wing))OpenImg
  • Drag Coefficient=(Lift Coefficient*Drag Force)/Gross WeightOpenImg
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