Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift Formula

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The Zero-lift drag coefficient is a dimensionless parameter that relates an aircraft's zero-lift drag force to its size, speed, and flying altitude. Check FAQs
CD,0=CD-CD,i
CD,0 - Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient?CD - Drag Coefficient?CD,i - Coefficient of Drag due to Lift?

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29.81Edit=30Edit-0.19Edit
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Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CD,0=CD-CD,i
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CD,0=30-0.19
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CD,0=30-0.19
LAST Step Evaluate
CD,0=29.81

Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift Formula Elements

Variables
Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient
The Zero-lift drag coefficient is a dimensionless parameter that relates an aircraft's zero-lift drag force to its size, speed, and flying altitude.
Symbol: CD,0
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Drag Coefficient
Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Symbol: CD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient of Drag due to Lift
The Coefficient of drag due to lift is the sum of the coefficients of induced drag and the increment in parasite drag due to the angle of attack different from the zero-lift angle of attack.
Symbol: CD,i
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Lift and Drag Polar category

​Go Drag Coefficient for given parasite drag coefficient
CD=CD,e+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Drag Coefficient for given zero-lift drag coefficient
CD=CD,0+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Coefficient of Drag due to lift
CD,i=CL2πeoswaldAR
​Go Modern Lift Equation
L=CLρairSuf22

How to Evaluate Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift?

Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift evaluator uses Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient = Drag Coefficient-Coefficient of Drag due to Lift to evaluate the Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient, Parasite Drag Coefficient at Zero Lift is a measure of the air resistance caused by the shape of an object, excluding the drag due to lift, which affects the object's motion through a fluid, such as air or water, at zero lift conditions. Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient is denoted by CD,0 symbol.

How to evaluate Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift, enter Drag Coefficient (CD) & Coefficient of Drag due to Lift (CD,i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift

What is the formula to find Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift?
The formula of Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift is expressed as Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient = Drag Coefficient-Coefficient of Drag due to Lift. Here is an example- 29.9 = 30-0.19.
How to calculate Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift?
With Drag Coefficient (CD) & Coefficient of Drag due to Lift (CD,i) we can find Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift using the formula - Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient = Drag Coefficient-Coefficient of Drag due to Lift.
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