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Air Resistance Force

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

Definition

Air resistance force, also known as drag, is a type of frictional force that opposes the motion of an object through air. It depends on factors such as speed, shape, and surface area of the object.

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