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Drag coefficient

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A parameter in the drag force equation that characterizes the strength of the resistive force; related to the slope of the velocity-squared versus mass graph.

AP course connection

Topic 2.9: 2.9 Resistive Forces

Unit 2