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Old 09-19-2008 | 09:41 PM
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Default RE: DRAG.....Help please

Let me try this again. Drag force is the same as the thrust force needed to propel the sphere at the constant speeds you asked about. So, the numbers I gave you are the thrust required to push the sphere at that speed. An 8" sphere traveling at 200 mph requires 7.12 pounds of thrust to maintain that speed at sea level. Thrust force = Drag force. OK?