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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=τoρV102
CD - Drag Coefficient?τo - Wind Stress?ρ - Density of Air?V10 - Wind Speed at Height of 10 m?

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0.0024Edit=1.5Edit1.293Edit22Edit2
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Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CD=τoρV102
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CD=1.5Pa1.293kg/m³22m/s2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CD=1.51.293222
Next Step Evaluate
CD=0.00239688596575329
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CD=0.0024

Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress 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.
Wind Stress
Wind Stress is the shear stress exerted by the wind on the surface of large bodies of water.
Symbol: τo
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Density of Air
Density of Air is the mass of air per unit volume; it decreases with altitude due to lower pressure.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wind Speed at Height of 10 m
Wind Speed at Height of 10 m is the ten-meter wind speed measured ten meters above the top of the datum of consideration.
Symbol: V10
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Drag Coefficient

​Go Drag Coefficient
CD=0.00075+(0.000067V10)

Other formulas in Forces Driving Ocean Currents category

​Go Wind Stress
τo=CDρV102
​Go Wind Speed at Height 10 m given Wind Stress
V10=τoCDρ
​Go Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration
aC=2ΩEsin(λe)U
​Go Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration
λe=asin(aC2ΩEU)

How to Evaluate Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress?

Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress evaluator uses Drag Coefficient = Wind Stress/(Density of Air*Wind Speed at Height of 10 m^2) to evaluate the Drag Coefficient, The Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify drag or resistance of object in fluid environment, such as air or water. Drag Coefficient is denoted by CD symbol.

How to evaluate Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress, enter Wind Stress o), Density of Air (ρ) & Wind Speed at Height of 10 m (V10) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress

What is the formula to find Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress?
The formula of Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress is expressed as Drag Coefficient = Wind Stress/(Density of Air*Wind Speed at Height of 10 m^2). Here is an example- 0.002397 = 1.5/(1.293*22^2).
How to calculate Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress?
With Wind Stress o), Density of Air (ρ) & Wind Speed at Height of 10 m (V10) we can find Drag Coefficient given Wind Stress using the formula - Drag Coefficient = Wind Stress/(Density of Air*Wind Speed at Height of 10 m^2).
What are the other ways to Calculate Drag Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Drag Coefficient-
  • Drag Coefficient=0.00075+(0.000067*Wind Speed at Height of 10 m)OpenImg
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