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how can aerodynamics be used to reduce air redistence
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∙ 14y agoReducing air resistance would give your car better gas mileage, and improve your time in
speed skating, cycling, and downhill skiing, among many other sports.
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What is the definition of aerodynamics?
Aerodynamics is the study of air flow around a moving object, and how that affects the object's motion. It is used often for airplanes and rockets, but also for automobiles, where reducing the drag (air friction) can improve performance and fuel efficiency. Aerodynamics is defined as "the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow." It includes the effects of pressure and air resistance.
How does aerodynamics affect the speed of a car?
It changes the air resistance of the car - which is the controlling factor of top-speed.
How do you resist air resistance?
You don't "resist" it but you "reduce" it. For example, many vehicles and projectiles are made in a streamline design to reduce air resistance.
What force is caused by friction between the air and the surface of an object?
The force is friction.In aerodynamics the frictional force of air resistance is commonly called "drag".Drag.Those are viscous forces.
Give examples please. Is air resistance harmful?
Air resistance is both helpful and harmful, depending on the circumstances. If you are using a parachute to slow your descent while skydiving, then you need air resistance to work against the acceleration of gravity. In that case, it would be helpful. However, if you were trying to reduce aerodynamic resistance (in a fast-moving car or airplane), then air resistance would be harmful. In a car, as it moves forward, the air pushes back against the profile of the car. This exerts a backward force, meaning that your car has to work harder to accelerate the faster it goes, because of the increase air resistance pushing back against the car. This is the reason why aerodynamics is so important in high-performance vehicle design.
What is rounding of the surfaces of objects to reduce air resistance?
If you are looking for a word for this, it's aerodynamics.
What is used to make objects move through water and air more easily?
Anything to decrease resistance. Those suits divers wear, caps used in olympics, and less hair reduce it for water. Aerodynamics isn't a specialty of mine, but having a single small point to cut through the air and a smooth surface for air to blow over will reduce wind resistance.
Why is streamlining used?
to reduce air resistance or drag.
How do aerodynamics effect paper planes?
Paper airplanes are effected by aerodynamics just as anything else in the air is. Drag is encountered, and air resistance is related to this.
What is the definition of aerodynamics?
Aerodynamics is the study of air flow around a moving object, and how that affects the object's motion. It is used often for airplanes and rockets, but also for automobiles, where reducing the drag (air friction) can improve performance and fuel efficiency. Aerodynamics is defined as "the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow." It includes the effects of pressure and air resistance.
How does aerodynamics affect the speed of a car?
It changes the air resistance of the car - which is the controlling factor of top-speed.
How do you resist air resistance?
You don't "resist" it but you "reduce" it. For example, many vehicles and projectiles are made in a streamline design to reduce air resistance.
How does a plane reduce the effects of air resistance?
by flying in the air
Why do planes have pointed fronts?
To reduce air resistance.
What name is given to moving air?
Aerodynamics
Why do you want to study the aerodynamics of a car or plane?
you're an idiot no you are not an idiot the study of aerodynamics is to improve the ability of a vehicule to move thru the air with the least resistance possible therefore making it more efficient
Why are some vehicles streamlined?
To reduce air resistance or drag.
