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Key Stage 3

Meaning

Drag is a force that acts to decelerate objects that are moving in a fluid.

About Drag

Drag is a force so it is measured in Newtons.

Drag is a contact force because an object must be in a fluid for drag to exist.

When an object is moving through the air drag is called air resistance.

When an object is moving through the water drag is called water resistance.

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