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Old 03-23-15 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RR3
Almost right.

Coefficient of drag and frontal area are two parts of the model. Need both. Narrow is no good if clothing flop around
Right, the coefficient of drag is the effectiveness of the frontal area as an air blocker. The fraction (coefficient less than 1.0) reduces the frontal area's contribution to ******ing force.
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