Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written 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.
Related terms
Buoyant Force: Buoyant force is an upward force exerted by a fluid (liquid or gas) that opposes the weight of an immersed object.