Physics (Air Resistance)

definition

- Frictional force acting on objects as they travel through the air
- Opposes the motion of an object

-The result of collisions of the object's leading surface

Formula

F(D) = -bv
F(D): air resistance or drag
b: drag coefficient (density of fluid and surface area)
v: (velocity) speed of the object relative to the fluid

Units

Newtons (N)

Scalar/Vector

Vector

Location

Applied when the arm/ball travel through the air

How it contributes to the catapult

The ball will fly in an arc, but its arc is slightly opposed by air resistance