Air resistance is another name for which force?
AnswerDrag
Air resistance is drag in air.
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Drag facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about aerodynamic drag, air resistance and speed, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
The four forces on an airplane are lift, weight, thrust and what?
AnswerDrag
Thrust must overcome drag for a plane to fly.
Going deeper
What does a car's drag coefficient measure?
AnswerHow aerodynamic its shape is
Lower drag coefficients mean less air resistance.
Cyclists riding close behind one another to reduce drag is called what?
AnswerDrafting
The lead rider blocks air for those behind.
What is the classic distance of a drag race?
AnswerA quarter mile
Drag racing traditionally runs a straight quarter-mile track.
Expert level
Why do golf balls have dimples?
AnswerTo reduce drag so the ball flies farther
Dimples create a thin turbulent layer that reduces drag.
A falling object reaches terminal velocity when what happens?
AnswerDrag balances the force of gravity
With no net force, the object stops speeding up.
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