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Drag Force on Body in Fluid is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid. Check FAQs
FD'=CD'ApMw(v)2Vw2
FD' - Drag Force on Body in Fluid?CD' - Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid?Ap - Projected Area of Body?Mw - Mass of Flowing Fluid?v - Velocity of Body or Fluid?Vw - Volume of Flowing Fluid?

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175.3234Edit=0.15Edit1.88Edit3.4Edit(32Edit)22.8Edit2
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
FD'=CD'ApMw(v)2Vw2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
FD'=0.151.883.4kg(32m/s)22.82
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
FD'=0.151.883.4(32)22.82
Next Step Evaluate
FD'=175.323428571429N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
FD'=175.3234N

Drag Force for body moving in Fluid Formula Elements

Variables
Drag Force on Body in Fluid
Drag Force on Body in Fluid is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.
Symbol: FD'
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid
Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid quantifies the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment.
Symbol: CD'
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Projected Area of Body
Projected Area of Body is the two-dimensional area of a three-dimensional object by projecting its shape onto an arbitrary plane parallel to fluid flow.
Symbol: Ap
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mass of Flowing Fluid
Mass of Flowing Fluid is the mass of the water that is flowing around the body.
Symbol: Mw
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity of Body or Fluid
Velocity of Body or Fluid is the speed at which the body is moving in the fluid or with which the fluid is flowing around the body.
Symbol: v
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Flowing Fluid
Volume of Flowing Fluid is the velocity of the water that is flowing around the body.
Symbol: Vw
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Drag Force on Body in Fluid

​Go Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density
FD'=CD'Apρv22

Other formulas in Drag and Forces category

​Go Coefficient of drag for sphere in stoke's law when Reynolds number is less than 0.2
CD=24Re
​Go Coefficient of drag for sphere in Oseen formula when Reynolds number is between 0.2 and 5
CD=(24Re)(1+(316Re))
​Go Total Drag force on Sphere
FD=3πμdDv
​Go Skin Friction Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere
Fdragforce=2πμdDv

How to Evaluate Drag Force for body moving in Fluid?

Drag Force for body moving in Fluid evaluator uses Drag Force on Body in Fluid = (Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid*Projected Area of Body*Mass of Flowing Fluid*(Velocity of Body or Fluid)^2)/(Volume of Flowing Fluid*2) to evaluate the Drag Force on Body in Fluid, The Drag Force for body moving in Fluid formula is defined as the force acting opposite to the relative motion of any object moving with respect to a surrounding fluid. Drag Force on Body in Fluid is denoted by FD' symbol.

How to evaluate Drag Force for body moving in Fluid using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Drag Force for body moving in Fluid, enter Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid (CD'), Projected Area of Body (Ap), Mass of Flowing Fluid (Mw), Velocity of Body or Fluid (v) & Volume of Flowing Fluid (Vw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Drag Force for body moving in Fluid

What is the formula to find Drag Force for body moving in Fluid?
The formula of Drag Force for body moving in Fluid is expressed as Drag Force on Body in Fluid = (Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid*Projected Area of Body*Mass of Flowing Fluid*(Velocity of Body or Fluid)^2)/(Volume of Flowing Fluid*2). Here is an example- 175.3234 = (0.15*1.88*3.4*(32)^2)/(2.8*2).
How to calculate Drag Force for body moving in Fluid?
With Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid (CD'), Projected Area of Body (Ap), Mass of Flowing Fluid (Mw), Velocity of Body or Fluid (v) & Volume of Flowing Fluid (Vw) we can find Drag Force for body moving in Fluid using the formula - Drag Force on Body in Fluid = (Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid*Projected Area of Body*Mass of Flowing Fluid*(Velocity of Body or Fluid)^2)/(Volume of Flowing Fluid*2).
What are the other ways to Calculate Drag Force on Body in Fluid?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Drag Force on Body in Fluid-
  • Drag Force on Body in Fluid=Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid*Projected Area of Body*Density of Fluid Circulating*(Velocity of Body or Fluid^2)/2OpenImg
Can the Drag Force for body moving in Fluid be negative?
No, the Drag Force for body moving in Fluid, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Drag Force for body moving in Fluid?
Drag Force for body moving in Fluid is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Drag Force for body moving in Fluid can be measured.
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