Drag Force with Angle of Attack Formula

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The Drag Force is the resistance experienced by an object moving through a fluid, influenced by the object's shape, speed, and the fluid's properties. Check FAQs
FD=FLcot(α)
FD - Drag Force?FL - Lift Force?α - Angle of Attack?

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70.619Edit=400.5Editcot(10Edit)
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Drag Force with Angle of Attack Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
FD=FLcot(α)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
FD=400.5Ncot(10°)
Next Step Convert Units
FD=400.5Ncot(0.1745rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
FD=400.5cot(0.1745)
Next Step Evaluate
FD=70.6189557737266N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
FD=70.619N

Drag Force with Angle of Attack Formula Elements

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Functions
Drag Force
The Drag Force is the resistance experienced by an object moving through a fluid, influenced by the object's shape, speed, and the fluid's properties.
Symbol: FD
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Lift Force
The Lift Force is the upward force generated by the difference in pressure on the upper and lower surfaces of an object moving through a fluid.
Symbol: FL
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Attack
The Angle of Attack is the angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the oncoming airflow, influencing lift and drag in fluid dynamics.
Symbol: α
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cot
Cotangent is a trigonometric function that is defined as the ratio of the adjacent side to the opposite side in a right triangle.
Syntax: cot(Angle)

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How to Evaluate Drag Force with Angle of Attack?

Drag Force with Angle of Attack evaluator uses Drag Force = Lift Force/cot(Angle of Attack) to evaluate the Drag Force, Drag Force with Angle of Attack formula is defined as a relationship that describes the force opposing an object's motion through a fluid, influenced by the angle of attack, which affects the flow dynamics around the object. Drag Force is denoted by FD symbol.

How to evaluate Drag Force with Angle of Attack using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Drag Force with Angle of Attack, enter Lift Force (FL) & Angle of Attack (α) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Drag Force with Angle of Attack

What is the formula to find Drag Force with Angle of Attack?
The formula of Drag Force with Angle of Attack is expressed as Drag Force = Lift Force/cot(Angle of Attack). Here is an example- 70.61896 = 400.5/cot(0.1745329251994).
How to calculate Drag Force with Angle of Attack?
With Lift Force (FL) & Angle of Attack (α) we can find Drag Force with Angle of Attack using the formula - Drag Force = Lift Force/cot(Angle of Attack). This formula also uses Cotangent (cot) function(s).
Can the Drag Force with Angle of Attack be negative?
Yes, the Drag Force with Angle of Attack, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Drag Force with Angle of Attack?
Drag Force with Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Drag Force with Angle of Attack can be measured.
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