Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere Formula

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Pressure Drag Force on Sphere is the drag force on a spherical body present in a fluid flow due to the pressure onto its surface. Check FAQs
Pd=πμdDv
Pd - Pressure Drag Force on Sphere?μd - Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid?D - Diameter of Sphere in Fluid?v - Velocity of Body or Fluid?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.0603Edit=3.14160.075Edit0.08Edit32Edit
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Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pd=πμdDv
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pd=π0.075P0.08m32m/s
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Pd=3.14160.075P0.08m32m/s
Next Step Convert Units
Pd=3.14160.0075Pa*s0.08m32m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pd=3.14160.00750.0832
Next Step Evaluate
Pd=0.060318578948924N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pd=0.0603N

Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere Formula Elements

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Constants
Pressure Drag Force on Sphere
Pressure Drag Force on Sphere is the drag force on a spherical body present in a fluid flow due to the pressure onto its surface.
Symbol: Pd
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid
Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied.
Symbol: μd
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of Sphere in Fluid
Diameter of Sphere in Fluid is the diameter of a sphere present in a flowing fluid.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity of Body or Fluid
Velocity of Body or Fluid is the speed at which the body is moving in the fluid or with which the fluid is flowing around the body.
Symbol: v
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other formulas in Drag and Forces category

​Go Coefficient of drag for sphere in stoke's law when Reynolds number is less than 0.2
CD=24Re
​Go Coefficient of drag for sphere in Oseen formula when Reynolds number is between 0.2 and 5
CD=(24Re)(1+(316Re))
​Go Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density
FD'=CD'Apρv22
​Go Drag Force for body moving in Fluid
FD'=CD'ApMw(v)2Vw2

How to Evaluate Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere?

Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere evaluator uses Pressure Drag Force on Sphere = pi*Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Sphere in Fluid*Velocity of Body or Fluid to evaluate the Pressure Drag Force on Sphere, The Pressure drag from total drag force on sphere formula is defined as the drag force on a spherical body present in a fluid flow due to the pressure onto its surface, known while considering the viscosity of the fluid, the diameter of the sphere, and the flow velocity of the fluid over the sphere. Pressure Drag Force on Sphere is denoted by Pd symbol.

How to evaluate Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere, enter Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid d), Diameter of Sphere in Fluid (D) & Velocity of Body or Fluid (v) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere

What is the formula to find Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere?
The formula of Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere is expressed as Pressure Drag Force on Sphere = pi*Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Sphere in Fluid*Velocity of Body or Fluid. Here is an example- 0.060319 = pi*0.0075*0.08*32.
How to calculate Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere?
With Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid d), Diameter of Sphere in Fluid (D) & Velocity of Body or Fluid (v) we can find Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere using the formula - Pressure Drag Force on Sphere = pi*Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Sphere in Fluid*Velocity of Body or Fluid. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere be negative?
No, the Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere?
Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Pressure Drag from Total Drag Force on Sphere can be measured.
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