Coefficient Of Drag (Noun)
Meaning
The ratio of the drag on a body moving through air to the product of the velocity and the surface area of the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The drag coefficient of the sports car was significantly reduced through the use of aerodynamic design elements such as a rear wing and air curtains.
- In the study of fluid dynamics, the coefficient of drag is an important factor in determining the resistance a body experiences when moving through a fluid.
- A lower coefficient of drag means that an object has less air resistance, resulting in reduced wind noise and improved fuel efficiency.
- Engineers used computational fluid dynamics to optimize the shape of the aircraft and minimize its coefficient of drag.
- The streamlined shape of the bullet was designed to reduce its coefficient of drag, allowing it to maintain its velocity over long distances.