How Do You Find A Drag Coefficient?
Drag coefficient is the drag or resistance of an object in a medium such as air or water. It is a dimensionless quantity such that a lower value indicates the object has less drag and is always associated with a specific surface area. The drag coefficient comprises several different drag effects and is used extensively in fluid dynamics, which studies the flow of objects through fluids, including gases and liquids. This guide will show you how to calculate a drag coefficient. Examine the specific effects that contribute to the drag coefficient, especially form drag and skin friction. A hydrofoil’s drag coefficient will include the effects of lift induced drag and the drag coefficient of a complete structure will include the effects of interference drag. Identify the reference area for calculating the drag coefficient. This is the area of the cross section from the front in the case of a vehicle such as a car. The reference area for an airfoil will be the chord of the airfoil multiplied
