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Drag force

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The drag force is a resistive force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid (such as air or water). It depends on the shape and speed of the object.

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