Physical Education A-Level
Drag and projectile shape
What Drag and projectile shape means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Shape and surface area determine the size of the drag force, which has little effect on a heavy, compact shot put but strongly affects a light shuttle with a high-drag skirt.
Topics that use Drag and projectile shape
- Projectile motion (AQA A-Level)
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