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    Problem 1.35: Given: Find: Solution

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    1) The drag equation relates drag force, density, velocity, drag coefficient, and cross-sectional area. 2) Solving the drag equation for the drag coefficient results in units of mass over length times time squared. 3) Using Newton's second law and the definition of acceleration reveals that the drag coefficient is dimensionless, as expected.

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    1) The drag equation relates drag force, density, velocity, drag coefficient, and cross-sectional area. 2) Solving the drag equation for the drag coefficient results in units of mass over length times time squared. 3) Using Newton's second law and the definition of acceleration reveals that the drag coefficient is dimensionless, as expected.

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    1) The drag equation relates drag force, density, velocity, drag coefficient, and cross-sectional area. 2) Solving the drag equation for the drag coefficient results in units of mass over length times time squared. 3) Using Newton's second law and the definition of acceleration reveals that the drag coefficient is dimensionless, as expected.

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    1) The drag equation relates drag force, density, velocity, drag coefficient, and cross-sectional area. 2) Solving the drag equation for the drag coefficient results in units of mass over length times time squared. 3) Using Newton's second law and the definition of acceleration reveals that the drag coefficient is dimensionless, as expected.

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    Problem 1.

    35

    [Difficulty: 1]

    Given: Find: Solution:

    Equation for drag on a body. Dimensions of CD. Use the drag equation. Then "solve" for CD and use dimensions. 1 2 FD = V A CD 2 CD = 2 FD V A F M L
    3 2

    The drag equation is

    "Solving" for CD, and using dimensions

    CD =

    L L2 t
    or
    3 2 2

    But, From Newton's 2nd law

    Force = Mass Acceleration M L t


    2

    F = M

    L t
    2

    Hence

    CD = M L
    3

    =
    2

    1 L
    2

    =0

    L t

    The drag coefficient is dimensionless.

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