Physical Education A-Level
Drag reduction
What Drag reduction means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Drag reduction
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Athletes streamline their shape to reduce cross-sectional area, wear smooth clothing to reduce the drag coefficient, and reduce velocity if possible.
Topics that use Drag reduction
- Fluid mechanics (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aerofoil and lift
- Aerofoil shape and lift
- Downward lift
- Drag increase
- Factors affecting magnitude
- Lift
- Pressure differences
- Spin and the Magnus effect
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