Projected Area of Body in Dynamics of Fluid Flow Formulas

Projected Area of Body is the two-dimensional area of a three-dimensional object by projecting its shape on to an arbitrary plane parallel to fluid flow. And is denoted by A_p. Projected Area of Body is usually measured using the Square Centimeter for Area. Note that the value of Projected Area of Body is always positive.

Dynamics of Fluid Flow formulas that make use of Projected Area of Body

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fxRelative velocity of fluid with respect to body given drag forceGo

FAQ

What is the Projected Area of Body?

Projected Area of Body is the two-dimensional area of a three-dimensional object by projecting its shape on to an arbitrary plane parallel to fluid flow. Projected Area of Body is usually measured using the Square Centimeter for Area. Note that the value of Projected Area of Body is always positive.

Can the Projected Area of Body be negative?

No, the Projected Area of Body, measured in Area cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Projected Area of Body?

Projected Area of Body is usually measured using the Square Centimeter[cm²] for Area. Square Meter[cm²], Square Kilometer[cm²], Square Millimeter[cm²] are the few other units in which Projected Area of Body can be measured.

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