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✖Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.ⓘ Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate [F_D]			+10% -10%
✖Fluid density for boundary layer flow is defined as the mass of fluid per unit volume of the fluid.ⓘ Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow [ρ_f]			+10% -10%
✖Area of Surface for boundary layer flow is the surface of the object where the drag force takes place due to the boundary layer.ⓘ Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow [A]			+10% -10%
✖Freestream velocity for boundary layer flow is the velocity of fluid far upstream of a body, that is before the body has a chance to deflect, slow down the fluid.ⓘ Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow [V_∞]			+10% -10%

✖Coefficient of drag for boundary layer flow is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.ⓘ Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force [C_D]

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Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force

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`"C"_{"D"} = "F"_{"D"}/(1/2*"ρ"_{"f"}*"A"*"V"_{"∞"}^2)`

Example

`"0.003793"="0.03N"/(1/2*"890kg/m³"*"0.79m²"*("0.15m/s")^2)`

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Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow = Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate/(1/2*Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow^2)
C_D = F_D/(1/2*ρ_f*A*V_∞^2)
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow - Coefficient of drag for boundary layer flow is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate - (Measured in Newton) - Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.
Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Fluid density for boundary layer flow is defined as the mass of fluid per unit volume of the fluid.
Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow - (Measured in Square Meter) - Area of Surface for boundary layer flow is the surface of the object where the drag force takes place due to the boundary layer.
Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Freestream velocity for boundary layer flow is the velocity of fluid far upstream of a body, that is before the body has a chance to deflect, slow down the fluid.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate: 0.03 Newton --> 0.03 Newton No Conversion Required
Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow: 890 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 890 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow: 0.79 Square Meter --> 0.79 Square Meter No Conversion Required
Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow: 0.15 Meter per Second --> 0.15 Meter per Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

C_D = F_D/(1/2*ρ_f*A*V_∞^2) --> 0.03/(1/2*890*0.79*0.15^2)

Evaluating ... ...

C_D = 0.00379272744512397

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.00379272744512397 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.00379272744512397 ≈ 0.003793 <-- Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow

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Shear Stress at Boundary for Turbulent Boundary Layer over Flat Plate

Go Shear Stress for Boundary Layer Flow = 0.0225*Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow^2*(Viscosity of Fluid for Boundary Layer Flow/(Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow*Thickness of Boundary Layer))^(1/4)

Viscosity of Liquid for Drag Force on Plate

Go Viscosity of Fluid for Boundary Layer Flow = Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate/(0.73*Breadth of Plate for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow*sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow))

Width of Plate for Drag Force on Plate

Go Breadth of Plate for Boundary Layer Flow = Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate/(0.73*Viscosity of Fluid for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow*sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow))

Drag Force on Plate

Go Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate = 0.73*Breadth of Plate for Boundary Layer Flow*Viscosity of Fluid for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow*sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow)

Reynold Number for Drag Force on Plate

Go Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow = (Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate/(0.73*Breadth of Plate for Boundary Layer Flow*Viscosity of Fluid for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow))^2

Area of Surface for Average Drag Coefficient

Go Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow = Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate/(1/2*Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow*Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow^2)

Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force

Go Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow = Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate/(1/2*Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow^2)

Drag Force for Average Drag Coefficient

Go Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate = 1/2*Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow*Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow^2

Velocity of Fluid for Reynold Number

Go Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow = (Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow*Viscosity of Fluid for Boundary Layer Flow)/(Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Length of Plate for Boundary Layer Flow)

Length of Plate for Reynold Number

Go Length of Plate for Boundary Layer Flow = (Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow*Viscosity of Fluid for Boundary Layer Flow)/(Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow)

Reynold Number at End of Plate

Go Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow = (Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow*Length of Plate for Boundary Layer Flow)/Viscosity of Fluid for Boundary Layer Flow

Freestream Velocity for Local Drag Coefficient

Go Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow = sqrt(Shear Stress for Boundary Layer Flow/(1/2*Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Local Drag Coefficient for Boundary Layer))

Local Drag Coefficient for Shear Stress

Go Local Drag Coefficient for Boundary Layer = Shear Stress for Boundary Layer Flow/(1/2*Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow^2)

Shear Stress for Local Drag Coefficient

Go Shear Stress for Boundary Layer Flow = 1/2*Local Drag Coefficient for Boundary Layer*Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow^2

Thickness of Boundary Layer for Blasius's Solution

Go Thickness of Boundary Layer = (4.91*Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow)/(sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow))

Thickness of Boundary Layer

Go Thickness of Boundary Layer = (5.48*Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow)/(sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow))

Distance from Leading Edge

Go Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow = Thickness of Boundary Layer*(sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow))/5.48

Distance from Leading Edge for Blasius's Solution

Go Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow = Thickness of Boundary Layer*sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow)/4.91

Coefficient of Drag for Blasius's Solution

Go Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow = 1.328/(sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow))

Coefficient of Drag for Reynold Number

Go Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow = 1.46/sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow)

Reynold Number for Drag Coefficient in Blasius's Solution

Go Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow = (1.328/Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow)^2

Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force Formula

How drag is created in boundary layer?

In most situations, it is inevitable that the boundary layer becomes detached from a solid body. This boundary layer separation results in a large increase in the drag on the body.

What is drag coefficient in fluid flow?

In fluid dynamics, the drag coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.

How to Calculate Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force?

Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force calculator uses Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow = Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate/(1/2*Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow^2) to calculate the Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow, The Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force is known while considering the ratio of drag force to half the density of the fluid, area of the surface or plate, and the freestream velocity. Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow is denoted by C_D symbol.

How to calculate Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force, enter Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate (F_D), Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow (ρ_f), Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow (A) & Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow (V_∞) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.003793 = 0.03/(1/2*890*0.79*0.15^2).

FAQ

What is Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force?

The Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force is known while considering the ratio of drag force to half the density of the fluid, area of the surface or plate, and the freestream velocity and is represented as C_D = F_D/(1/2*ρ_f*A*V_∞^2) or Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow = Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate/(1/2*Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow^2). Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid, Fluid density for boundary layer flow is defined as the mass of fluid per unit volume of the fluid, Area of Surface for boundary layer flow is the surface of the object where the drag force takes place due to the boundary layer & Freestream velocity for boundary layer flow is the velocity of fluid far upstream of a body, that is before the body has a chance to deflect, slow down the fluid.

How to calculate Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force?

The Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force is known while considering the ratio of drag force to half the density of the fluid, area of the surface or plate, and the freestream velocity is calculated using Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow = Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate/(1/2*Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow*Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow*Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow^2). To calculate Average Coefficient of Drag for Drag Force, you need Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate (F_D), Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow (ρ_f), Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow (A) & Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow (V_∞). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate, Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow, Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow & Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow?

In this formula, Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow uses Drag Force on Boundary Layer Flow Plate, Fluid Density for Boundary Layer Flow, Area of Surface for Boundary Layer Flow & Freestream Velocity for Boundary Layer Flow. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow = 1.46/sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow)
Coefficient of Drag for Boundary Layer Flow = 1.328/(sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow))

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