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What is the effect of streamlining on (a) friction drag

Chapter 11, Problem 18P

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Problem 18P

What is the effect of streamlining on (a) friction drag and (b) pressure drag? Does the total drag acting on a body necessarily decrease as a result of streamlining? Explain.

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QUESTION:

Problem 18P

What is the effect of streamlining on (a) friction drag and (b) pressure drag? Does the total drag acting on a body necessarily decrease as a result of streamlining? Explain.

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Streamline increases the friction drag by increasing the surface area.

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