Physical Education A-Level
Factors affecting magnitude
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Its size depends on the density of the fluid, the cross-sectional area facing the flow, the square of the relative velocity, and the shape and surface characteristics summarised by a drag coefficient.
Topics that use Factors affecting magnitude
- Fluid mechanics (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aerofoil and lift
- Aerofoil shape and lift
- Downward lift
- Drag increase
- Drag reduction
- Lift
- Pressure differences
- Spin and the Magnus effect
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