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coefficient of drag

/ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃənt əv dræɡ/

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/ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃənt əv dræɡ/C1formalscientific
  • ruБезразмерное число, используемое в гидродинамике для количественной оценки лобового сопротивления или сопротивления объекта в жидкой среде, такой как воздух или вода.

A dimensionless number used in fluid dynamics to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.

  1. Aerodynamic resistance measureC2formal

    A dimensionless number that quantifies the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.

    ruКоэффициент лобового сопротивления

    • The coefficient of drag for a modern car is typically around 0.3.
    • Engineers aim to reduce the coefficient of drag to improve fuel efficiency.
    • The aircraft's coefficient of drag was calculated in a wind tunnel.