17.5.2 - Total Drag Components
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What are the two main components of drag?
💡 Hint: Think about what factors can affect drag forces.
Define drag force.
💡 Hint: What does drag do to moving objects?
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What is the main purpose of a drag coefficient?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to design and efficiency.
True or False: Pressure drag only occurs in fast-moving objects.
💡 Hint: Consider when fluid flows around an object.
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A drone with a frontal area of 0.5 m² moves at 25 m/s and has a drag coefficient of 0.4. Calculate the drag force acting on the drone.
💡 Hint: Utilize the drag force formula provided earlier.
Explain how modifying the shape of a kite can reduce drag and increase flight duration.
💡 Hint: Consider how streamlining affects fluid dynamics.
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