Drag Force in Hydraulics and Waterworks 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 negative.

Formulas to find Drag Force in Hydraulics and Waterworks

fxDrag Force given Coefficient of DragGo

Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas that make use of Drag Force

fxCoefficient of Drag given Drag ForceGo

fxProjected Area given Drag ForceGo

fxVelocity of Sphere given Drag ForceGo

fxDensity of Fluid given Drag ForceGo

fxCoefficient of Drag given densityGo

List of variables in Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas

fx Coefficient of Drag Go

fx Cross Sectional Area of Pipe Go

fx Mean Velocity Go

fx Density of Fluid 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 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 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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