Skin Friction Drag Force in Flow over Airfoils and Wings Formulas

Skin Friction Drag Force, also known as friction drag, is drag caused by the friction of a fluid against the surface of an object that is moving through it. And is denoted by F_skin. Skin Friction Drag Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Skin Friction Drag Force is always positive.

Flow over Airfoils and Wings formulas that make use of Skin Friction Drag Force

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FAQ

What is the Skin Friction Drag Force?

Skin Friction Drag Force, also known as friction drag, is drag caused by the friction of a fluid against the surface of an object that is moving through it. Skin Friction Drag Force is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Skin Friction Drag Force is always positive.

Can the Skin Friction Drag Force be negative?

No, the Skin Friction Drag Force, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Skin Friction Drag Force?

Skin Friction Drag Force is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Skin Friction Drag Force can be measured.

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