cbram Messages 6 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Jun 6, 2015 #1 Can anyone tell me what is the air resistance on the top of a bullet train when it is moving at top speed
Can anyone tell me what is the air resistance on the top of a bullet train when it is moving at top speed
billy_joule Homework Helper Messages 1,200 Reaction score 331 Jun 6, 2015 #2 There will be skin friction on the roof surface of the train: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasitic_drag#Skin_friction Is that what you are interested in? I can't see the use of calculating drag for the roof alone... Though, If you make an attempt we can help you solve the problem.
There will be skin friction on the roof surface of the train: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasitic_drag#Skin_friction Is that what you are interested in? I can't see the use of calculating drag for the roof alone... Though, If you make an attempt we can help you solve the problem.