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vortex drag
vortex drag n (General Physics) See trailing vortex drag vortex drag
vortex drag That part of total drag caused by the same aerodynamic factors that produce lift. Vortex drag is dependent on the airfoil shape, its lift coefficient (CL2), velocity (1/V2), weight (W2), and aspect ratio (1/A). Also called induced drag. |