Projected Area given Drag Force Formula

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The Cross sectional Area of Pipe refers to the area of the pipe through which the given liquid is flowing. Check FAQs
A=FDCDVmeanVmeanρ0.5
A - Cross Sectional Area of Pipe?FD - Drag Force?CD - Coefficient of Drag?Vmean - Mean Velocity?ρ - Density of Fluid?

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2.1567Edit=1.1Edit0.01Edit10.1Edit10.1Edit1000Edit0.5
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Projected Area given Drag Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
A=FDCDVmeanVmeanρ0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
A=1.1kN0.0110.1m/s10.1m/s1000kg/m³0.5
Next Step Convert Units
A=1100N0.0110.1m/s10.1m/s1000kg/m³0.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
A=11000.0110.110.110000.5
Next Step Evaluate
A=2.15665130869523
LAST Step Rounding Answer
A=2.1567

Projected Area given Drag Force Formula Elements

Variables
Cross Sectional Area of Pipe
The Cross sectional Area of Pipe refers to the area of the pipe through which the given liquid is flowing.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Drag Force
Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.
Symbol: FD
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient of Drag
The Coefficient of Drag 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.
Mean Velocity
Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.
Symbol: Vmean
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Density of Fluid
Density of Fluid is the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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​Go Dynamic Viscosity of fluid given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
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How to Evaluate Projected Area given Drag Force?

Projected Area given Drag Force evaluator uses Cross Sectional Area of Pipe = Drag Force/(Coefficient of Drag*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5) to evaluate the Cross Sectional Area of Pipe, The Projected Area given Drag Force is defined as the exposed area over which force is applied on flow path. Cross Sectional Area of Pipe is denoted by A symbol.

How to evaluate Projected Area given Drag Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Projected Area given Drag Force, enter Drag Force (FD), Coefficient of Drag (CD), Mean Velocity (Vmean) & Density of Fluid (ρ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Projected Area given Drag Force

What is the formula to find Projected Area given Drag Force?
The formula of Projected Area given Drag Force is expressed as Cross Sectional Area of Pipe = Drag Force/(Coefficient of Drag*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5). Here is an example- 54.89658 = 1100/(0.01*10.1*10.1*1000*0.5).
How to calculate Projected Area given Drag Force?
With Drag Force (FD), Coefficient of Drag (CD), Mean Velocity (Vmean) & Density of Fluid (ρ) we can find Projected Area given Drag Force using the formula - Cross Sectional Area of Pipe = Drag Force/(Coefficient of Drag*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5).
Can the Projected Area given Drag Force be negative?
Yes, the Projected Area given Drag Force, measured in Area can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Projected Area given Drag Force?
Projected Area given Drag Force is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Projected Area given Drag Force can be measured.
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