Drag Force in Flat Plate for Viscous Flow Case Formulas

The Drag Force is the resistance experienced by an object moving through a fluid, influenced by the fluid’s viscosity and the object’s surface area. 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 Flat Plate for Viscous Flow Case

fxDrag per Unit SpanGo

List of variables in Flat Plate for Viscous Flow Case formulas

fx Dynamic Pressure Go

fx Distance from Leading Edge Go

fx Reynolds Number Go

FAQ

What is the Drag Force?

The Drag Force is the resistance experienced by an object moving through a fluid, influenced by the fluid’s viscosity and the object’s surface area. 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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