
Drag and lift forces on flat plate - Physics Forums
May 13, 2014 · I'm trying to calculate the aerodynamic forces on a flat plate as a function of angle of attack. The drag force is calculated from F = ρ*V^2*A*Cd/2 Where ρ is the air density, V is the wind …
How to estimate a constant drag coefficient of a boat?
Aug 4, 2019 · Hi there, I have modeled with MAXSURF a few variations of a prehistoric logboat in order to test a few theories. Now, I am trying to look at resistance-performance over a range of speed. To …
Understanding Drag in Water: Calculation and Hypothetical Scenarios"
Aug 9, 2014 · Correct me if I'm wrong but to find drag for water you have to use this equation: 0.5 * velocity^2 * water density which is 1000kg/m^3 * Drag Coefficient * Cross Sectional Area Velocity is …
Calculating drag of an object under water(Help) - Physics Forums
Nov 23, 2013 · Dear Experts, I really need help with the calculation of virtual mass and drag of an object. Firstly, I am doing final year project called Drag...
Calculate the drag force but I dont know the drag coefficient?
Apr 14, 2009 · Hi In a Drag problem, I'm trying to calculate the drag force but I don't know the drag coefficient? Is there any way to calculate it? Thanks
May 13, 2021 · Plotting the drag coefficient (Table 3) on the y-axis and surface area on the x-axis will yield a graph (Figure 3). Figure 3. Graph of drag coefficient plotted against surface area. The …
Aspect ratio used in induced drag and lift calculations
Mar 17, 2017 · In calculating induced drag and lift for a 3.2-meter wingspan electric aircraft, the fuselage should generally be considered separately from the wings unless it is integrated into a "flying wing" …
Crate Freefall Calculation: Air Drag at 2,000m Altitude
Oct 27, 2003 · Neglecting air drag, the crate will take approximately 14.14 seconds to strike the ground. This calculation can be determined using the formula t = d/v, where t is the time, d is the distance, …
Calculating Forces on a Coasting Car: Newton's Laws and Air Drag ...
Sep 10, 2006 · "a person drives their 1452 kg car along a straight road at a constant velocity of 30 m/s east. their brakes suddenly give out. they put the car in neutral and let is coast for 25 seconds. the air …
Calculating Drag for Model Rockets - Physics Forums
Oct 21, 2004 · Hi all, For the past few years, building model rockets has been a hobby of mine. I've designed a few of my own, and I'd like to be able to do stability, height, etc. calculations before …