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drag coefficient
noun
the ratio of the drag on a body moving through air to the product of the velocity and surface area of the body.
Example Sentences
While one can estimate the weight and cross-sectional area of a cat, the drag coefficient is more difficult to determine.
For a given speed, the higher the drag coefficient is, the more drag an object feels.
That said, Audi claims that the sedan styling has resulted in a lower drag coefficient, and says it’s possible the vehicle will squeeze a few more miles out of the same 95kWh battery pack.
Independent studies have confirmed a reduction in the ball’s drag coefficient this season — which permits more carry — and one study, published by the Athletic, pinpointed “demonstrably lower” seams as one likely culprit.
It turns out it is all about drag coefficient.
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