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✖The Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.ⓘ Drag Force [F_D]			+10% -10%
✖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.ⓘ Drag Coefficient [C_D]			+10% -10%

✖Dynamic Pressure is simply a convenient name for the quantity which represents the decrease in the pressure due to the velocity of the fluid.ⓘ Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient [q]

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Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient

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`"q" = "F"_{"D"}/"C"_{"D"}`

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`"70.59083Pa"="80.05N"/"1.134"`

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Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Dynamic Pressure = Drag Force/Drag Coefficient
q = F_D/C_D
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Dynamic Pressure - (Measured in Pascal) - Dynamic Pressure is simply a convenient name for the quantity which represents the decrease in the pressure due to the velocity of the fluid.
Drag Force - (Measured in Newton) - The Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.
Drag Coefficient - 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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Drag Force: 80.05 Newton --> 80.05 Newton No Conversion Required
Drag Coefficient: 1.134 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

q = F_D/C_D --> 80.05/1.134

Evaluating ... ...

q = 70.5908289241623

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

70.5908289241623 Pascal --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

70.5908289241623 ≈ 70.59083 Pascal <-- Dynamic Pressure

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Power required at sea-level conditions

Go Power required at sea-level = sqrt((2*Weight of body^3*Drag Coefficient^2)/([Std-Air-Density-Sea]*Reference Area*Lift Coefficient^3))

Mach Number-2

Go Mach number 2 = sqrt(((((Heat Capacity Ratio-1)*Mach Number^(2)+2))/(2*Heat Capacity Ratio*Mach Number^(2)-(Heat Capacity Ratio-1))))

Power required at Altitude

Go Power required at an altitude = sqrt((2*Weight of body^3*Drag Coefficient^2)/(Density*Reference Area*Lift Coefficient^3))

Velocity at Sea-level given Lift Coefficient

Go Velocity at sea-level = sqrt((2*Weight of body)/([Std-Air-Density-Sea]*Reference Area*Lift Coefficient))

Dynamic pressure given gas constant

Go Dynamic Pressure = 1/2*Ambient air density*Mach Number^2*Specific Heat of Air*Gas Constant*Temperature

Velocity at Altitude

Go Velocity at an altitude = sqrt(2*Weight of body/(Density*Reference Area*Lift Coefficient))

Power required at Altitude given Power at sea-level

Go Power required at an altitude = Power required at sea-level*sqrt([Std-Air-Density-Sea]/Density)

Velocity at Altitude given Velocity at Sea-Level

Go Velocity at an altitude = Velocity at sea-level*sqrt([Std-Air-Density-Sea]/Density)

Dynamic pressure given induced drag

Go Dynamic Pressure = Lift Force^2/(pi*Induced Drag*Lateral plane span^2)

Dynamic pressure given mach number

Go Dynamic Pressure = 1/2*Ambient air density*(Mach Number*Sonic speed)^2

Dynamic pressure given normal pressure

Go Dynamic Pressure = 1/2*Specific Heat of Air*Pressure*Mach Number^2

Flight speed given dynamic pressure

Go Flight speed = sqrt((2*Dynamic Pressure)/Ambient air density)

Dynamic pressure aircraft

Go Dynamic Pressure = 1/2*Ambient air density*Flight speed^2

Dynamic pressure given lift coefficient

Go Dynamic Pressure = Lift Force/Lift Coefficient

Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient

Go Dynamic Pressure = Drag Force/Drag Coefficient

Aerodynamic force

Go Aerodynamic Force = Drag Force+Lift Force

Mach number of moving object

Go Mach Number = Velocity/Speed of Sound

Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient Formula

Dynamic Pressure = Drag Force/Drag Coefficient
q = F_D/C_D

What is dynamic pressure?

It is the pressure on a surface at which a flowing fluid is brought to rest in excess of the pressure on it when the fluid is not flowing.

How to Calculate Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient?

Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient calculator uses Dynamic Pressure = Drag Force/Drag Coefficient to calculate the Dynamic Pressure, The Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient formula is defined as pressure above ambient that develops when air is compressed and adiabatically brought to rest relative to the moving aircraft. Dynamic Pressure is denoted by q symbol.

How to calculate Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient, enter Drag Force (F_D) & Drag Coefficient (C_D) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient calculation can be explained with given input values -> 66.70833 = 80.05/1.134.

FAQ

What is Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient?

The Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient formula is defined as pressure above ambient that develops when air is compressed and adiabatically brought to rest relative to the moving aircraft and is represented as q = F_D/C_D or Dynamic Pressure = Drag Force/Drag Coefficient. The Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid & 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 Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient?

The Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient formula is defined as pressure above ambient that develops when air is compressed and adiabatically brought to rest relative to the moving aircraft is calculated using Dynamic Pressure = Drag Force/Drag Coefficient. To calculate Dynamic pressure given drag coefficient, you need Drag Force (F_D) & Drag Coefficient (C_D). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Drag Force & Drag Coefficient 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 Dynamic Pressure?

In this formula, Dynamic Pressure uses Drag Force & Drag Coefficient. We can use 6 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Dynamic Pressure = Lift Force/Lift Coefficient
Dynamic Pressure = 1/2*Ambient air density*Flight speed^2
Dynamic Pressure = 1/2*Ambient air density*(Mach Number*Sonic speed)^2
Dynamic Pressure = 1/2*Ambient air density*Mach Number^2*Specific Heat of Air*Gas Constant*Temperature
Dynamic Pressure = 1/2*Specific Heat of Air*Pressure*Mach Number^2
Dynamic Pressure = Lift Force^2/(pi*Induced Drag*Lateral plane span^2)

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