What Is Drag in Fluids

drag, force exerted by a fluid stream on any obstacle in its path or felt by an object moving through a fluid. … Its magnitude and how it may be reduced are important to designers of moving vehicles, ships, suspension bridges, cooling towers, and other structures.

What is an example of fluid drag?

ObjectDrag Coefficient (C)Bicycle0.90Skydiver (horizontal)1.0Circular flat plate1.12

Do fluids have drag?

When a solid object moves through a fluid it will experience a resistive force, called the drag force, opposing its motion. The fluid may be a liquid or a gas. This force is a very complicated force that depends on both the properties of the object and the properties of the fluid.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest