How to make an experiment to find the value of the Drag Coefficient of a Cone?

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To determine the drag coefficient of a cone, a wind tunnel experiment can be designed where the cone is suspended and pivoted to measure the force of drag. A spring mechanism can be used to hold the cone in place, compressing under the force exerted by the airflow. A calibrated spring force scale can provide direct readings of the force in Newtons, allowing for calculations of the drag coefficient. The relationship between force and velocity can be expressed as F = kv, where k represents the drag coefficient. This method allows for the measurement of drag without prior knowledge of the drag force.
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How can I design an experiment to find the drag coefficient of a cone without knowing the force of drag that is acting on the cone? Is this even possible?
 
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I'm not sure what coefficient you want to find. Perhaps the k in F = kv, where v is the speed of the cone? Yes, I think you must measure F. I am thinking of a wind tunnel with the cone hanging into it. It would be attached to a pivot above the wind flow and a spring above or below the pivot would hold it in place but the spring would compress when there is a force on the cone. Maybe use a calibrated spring force scale as the spring so you can just read off the force in Newtons.
 
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