Calculating Drag For Frisbees

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 The force of the drag on the frisbees is calculated with the equation to the left. to simplify the calculation I left out winds effect on the drag.
  • A = pi * r^2
  •  ρρ = 1.225 Kg/m^3 (density of Air)
  • {CD = coefficient of Drag
  • αα = angle of attack of the frisbee

The reason that the angle of attack is necessary is that the coefficient of drag will change depending on the frisbees angle of attack during the frisbees flight


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