Projected Area of Body in Forces on Submerged Bodies Formulas

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

Formulas to find Projected Area of Body in Forces on Submerged Bodies

fxArea of body for Lift Force in body moving on FluidGo

Forces on Submerged Bodies formulas that make use of Projected Area of Body

fxDrag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain DensityGo

fxDrag Force for body moving in FluidGo

fxTotal force exerted by fluid on bodyGo

fxLift coefficient for lift force in body moving on fluidGo

fxLift Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain DensityGo

fxLift Force for Body moving in FluidGo

List of variables in Forces on Submerged Bodies formulas

fx Lift Force on Body in Fluid Go

fx Lift Coefficient for Body in Fluid Go

fx Density of Fluid Circulating Go

fx Velocity of Body or Fluid Go

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 onto an arbitrary plane parallel to fluid flow. Projected Area of Body is usually measured using the Square Meter 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 Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Projected Area of Body can be measured.

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