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drag coefficient

/dræɡ ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃənt/

Tradução: Grandeza adimensional usada na mecânica dos fluidos para quantificar a resistência ou o arrasto de um objeto em um meio fluido, como ar ou água.

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/dræɡ ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃənt/C1formalscientific
  • ptGrandeza adimensional usada na mecânica dos fluidos para quantificar a resistência ou o arrasto de um objeto em um meio fluido, como ar ou água.

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

  1. Aerodynamic resistance measureC1formal

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

    ptCoeficiente de arrasto

    • The drag coefficient of the new car design was significantly lower than its predecessor.
    • Engineers calculated the drag coefficient to optimize the aircraft's fuel efficiency.
    • A sphere has a lower drag coefficient than a flat plate at the same speed.