Drag force
Definition
The drag force is a resistive force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid (such as air or water). It depends on the shape and speed of the object.
Related terms
Terminal velocity: The maximum speed an object can reach when falling through a fluid due to the balance between gravity and drag force.
Streamlined shape: A shape designed to minimize drag by reducing turbulence and smoothly guiding fluid around it.
Viscosity: A measure of how resistant a fluid is to flow, affecting the magnitude of drag force experienced by objects moving through it.
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AP Physics 2 - Unit 1 Overview: Fluids
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