laminate flow and angular motion

what is drag caused by?

• turbulent flow

what is drag?

• a resistive force that opposes the motion of an object or body through a fluid like water or air

how do you avoid drag as a swimmer and cyclist?

• swimmer - technical racing suits increase speed by compressing your body into a more streamline shape (lzr)

• cyclist - a fairing - which is a full or partial covering for a bike reducing aerodynamic drag (disks on the wheels)

• could also have a equally sloped helmet with non straight back to allow air to flow off and stop the creation of a vortex and therefore turbulent flow

what is fluid friction?

• friction that stops you from optimum performance

what is laminar flow?

• a type of fluid flow where fluid particles move in smooth, parallel paths