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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'Apρv22
FD' - Drag Force on Body in Fluid?CD' - Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid?Ap - Projected Area of Body?ρ - Density of Fluid Circulating?v - Velocity of Body or Fluid?

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174.7046Edit=0.15Edit1.88Edit1.21Edit32Edit22
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Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
FD'=CD'Apρv22
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
FD'=0.151.881.21kg/m³32m/s22
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
FD'=0.151.881.213222
Next Step Evaluate
FD'=174.70464N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
FD'=174.7046N

Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density 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.
Density of Fluid Circulating
Density of Fluid Circulating is the density of the fluid that is circulating or say flowing around a body.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
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.

Other Formulas to find Drag Force on Body in Fluid

​Go Drag Force for body moving in Fluid
FD'=CD'ApMw(v)2Vw2

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 of Certain Density?

Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density evaluator uses 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)/2 to evaluate the Drag Force on Body in Fluid, The Drag force for body moving in fluid of certain density formula is defined as the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid, known while considering the drag coefficient, area of the body or surface or plate, density, and velocity. Drag Force on Body in Fluid is denoted by FD' symbol.

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

FAQs on Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density

What is the formula to find Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density?
The formula of Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density is expressed as 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)/2. Here is an example- 174.7046 = 0.15*1.88*1.21*(32^2)/2.
How to calculate Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density?
With Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid (CD'), Projected Area of Body (Ap), Density of Fluid Circulating (ρ) & Velocity of Body or Fluid (v) we can find Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density using the formula - 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)/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*Mass of Flowing Fluid*(Velocity of Body or Fluid)^2)/(Volume of Flowing Fluid*2)OpenImg
Can the Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density be negative?
No, the Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density?
Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density 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 of Certain Density can be measured.
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