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Resistive 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

Resistive forces are forces that oppose the motion of an object through a fluid, such as air or water. They can include drag, air resistance, and viscous forces.

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