Drag Force in Treatment of Water 1 Sedimentation Formulas

The Drag Force refers to the resisting force experienced by an particle 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.

Treatment of Water 1 Sedimentation formulas that make use of Drag Force

fxSettling Velocity given Frictional DragGo

fxSettling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes LawGo

FAQ

What is the Drag Force?

The Drag Force refers to the resisting force experienced by an particle 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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