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Q: Why is the teardrop the most aerodynamic shape?
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Most aerodynamic shape?

Many formula 1 racing car designers and aircraft designers have found the teardrop to be the most aerodynamic shapethe teardrop or raindrop is indeed the most aerodynamic shape at subsonic speeds.At supersonic speeds the so called "Sears-Haack body" has better aerodynamics.


What is the most effective shape for a rocket?

A teardrop is the most aerodynamically effective shape for a rocket travelling through the atmosphere. From an engineering standpoint, a cylindrical shape accommodates compressed gas cylinders (fuel and oxygen) most efficiently. For a rocket operating outside the atmosphere, shape is irrelevant because it will not encounter drag no matter how un-aerodynamic the shape.


Which shapes are the most aerodynamics?

What defines a shape as being aerodynamic is that is has as little resistance as possible at the front of the shape (whichever direction is moving forward) and also allows the air to rejoin after the shape with as little turbulence as possible. So the most aerodynamic shape would be a needle that is pointed at both ends. However this shape is not really useful in most applications, but the idea of this pointed at both ends shape can be seen in many of the newer cars. Look at a prius for example, the front is pointy and the back is designed as a point but is cutoff prematurely.


Which shapes are aerodynamic?

Sails on boats, wings on birds and aircraft, blades on wind turbines Hi Updated answer, The most aerodynamic shape for cars is the teardrop shape, you will find that most modern cars go into a wind tunnel, and turbulence on the body is checked. For example the wing mirrors are shaped to reduce drag. A sail on a boat is probably the totally opposite effect as it is designed to catch as much air as possible. An aerodynamic shape will not let the wind effect it. The wind slips over it, with nowhere to catch to slow it down.


What are the benefits of a spherical car?

Well, the most aerodynamic shape is a teardrop/raindrop shape. You would think a spherical car (assuming you means completely spherical) would be very aerodynamic. But that is false. The exit of the wind passing over/under/around your car is as important as when the wind hits it initially. So a spherical rear end would be much worse that a tapered rear end.


What shape is an apple seed?

While each seed can vary, most apple seeds are in the shape of a teardrop.


What shape is a dove?

Sort of a teardrop shape.


What shape has one corner?

A teardrop shape?


What is the best shape for a co2 dragster?

a teardrop shape


How is a fighter jet aerodynamic?

The shape of the aircraft makes it aerodynamic.


What does it mean to say you can be aerodynamic?

aerodynamic |ˌe(ə)rōdīˈnamik|adjectiveof or relating to aerodynamics : aerodynamic forces.• of or having a shape that reduces the drag from air moving past : the plane has a more aerodynamic shape.


What shape has the least drag force?

teardrop.