Drag Force in Calculation of Forces on Ocean Structures Formulas

Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid. And is denoted by F_D. Drag Force is usually measured using the Kilonewton for Force. Note that the value of Drag Force is always positive.

Formulas to find Drag Force in Calculation of Forces on Ocean Structures

fxDrag Force for Fixed body in Oscillatory FlowGo

List of variables in Calculation of Forces on Ocean Structures formulas

fx Density of Fluid Go

fx Drag Coefficient of Fluid Go

fx Reference Area Go

fx Flow Velocity Go

FAQ

What is the Drag Force?

Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid. Drag Force is usually measured using the Kilonewton for Force. Note that the value of Drag Force is always positive.

Can the Drag Force be negative?

No, the Drag Force, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Drag Force?

Drag Force is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Drag Force can be measured.

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