Drag Force in Viscous Flow 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 Newton for Force. Note that the value of Drag Force is always negative.

Formulas to find Drag Force in Viscous Flow

fxDrag Force in Falling Sphere Resistance MethodGo

Viscous Flow formulas that make use of Drag Force

fxDiameter of Sphere in Falling Sphere Resistance MethodGo

fxVelocity of Sphere in Falling Sphere Resistance MethodGo

List of variables in Viscous Flow formulas

fx Viscosity of Fluid Go

fx Velocity of Sphere Go

fx Diameter of Sphere 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 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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