Drag Force in Displacement and Drag Formulas

The Drag Force refers to the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid. And is denoted by F_D. Drag Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Drag Force is always negative.

Formulas to find Drag Force in Displacement and Drag

fxDrag Force as per Stokes LawGo

Displacement and Drag formulas that make use of Drag Force

fxDiameter given Drag Force as per Stokes LawGo

List of variables in Displacement and Drag formulas

fx Diameter of Spherical particle Go

fx Dynamic Viscosity Go

fx Settling Velocity Go

FAQ

What is the Drag Force?

The Drag Force refers to the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid. Drag Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Drag Force is always negative.

Can the Drag Force be negative?

Yes, the Drag Force, measured in Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Drag Force?

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

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