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drag coefficient [′drag ‚kō·i′fish·ənt] (fluid mechanics) A characteristic of a body in a flowing inviscous fluid, equal to the ratio of twice the force on the body in the direction of flow to the product of the density of the fluid, the square of the flow velocity, and the effective cross-sectional area of the body. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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With these changes, there is an improvement in the coefficient of drag, to 0. This low coefficient of drag (LCD) patented technology is said to produce a durable, flexible and lightweight hose unparalleled in the material handling industry, according to the literature. The vehicle is longer, wider and lower than the predecessor, so that it has a coefficient of drag of 0. |
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