Physical Education A-Level
Drag increase
What Drag increase means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Drag increase
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Drag is increased by greater velocity, cross-sectional area, fluid density and drag coefficient, and can be advantageous in some sports.
Topics that use Drag increase
- Fluid mechanics (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aerofoil and lift
- Aerofoil shape and lift
- Downward lift
- Drag reduction
- Factors affecting magnitude
- Lift
- Pressure differences
- Spin and the Magnus effect
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