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(Low altitudes, normal temperatures / pressures, ordinary speeds.)

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Drag due to moving through the air, depends on the velocity and the objects drag coefficient in the equation:

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drag force (newtons) = velocity2 * drag coefficient

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some (typical) drag coefficients:

saloon car : 0.40

115 hp motorcycle ( with fairing) 0.23

person in freefall : 0.16

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Drag force is typically measured in units of force, such as newtons (N) or pounds-force (lbf).

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Drag force is measured in Pascal metres squared (Pa·m²)

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meters squared or in simpler terms 1 newton because drag is a specific type of force

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