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Jacob91
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I have two values for the initial velocity of a projectile through water. One is measured experimentally and the other a theoretical value for initial velocity.
The measured value is 23.75m/s
The theoretical value is 26.3m/s Resistance forces were not accounted for in this calculated value.
To account for resistance forces I can use the difference in these values.
Is it acceptable to revise the Drag Equation (Drag force=Cd* A * .5 * r * V2) to calculate the Coefficient of Drag as a function of velocity rather than force?
Cdvel = Drag velocity / (A * .5 * r * V2)
Where V=Theoretical Initial Velocity
In this way I can account for the difference in theoretical and measured initial velocity by assuming it is as a result of resistance forces. The new equation will read:
Drag velocity = Cdvel*A * .5 * r * V2
It seems like I'm probably fiddling with something I shouldn't mess with, but it does make my calculated initial velocity more accurate. Not the most elegant solution I'll admit, but it kinda works.
ANY, advice/corrections appreciated,
Thanks
The measured value is 23.75m/s
The theoretical value is 26.3m/s Resistance forces were not accounted for in this calculated value.
To account for resistance forces I can use the difference in these values.
Is it acceptable to revise the Drag Equation (Drag force=Cd* A * .5 * r * V2) to calculate the Coefficient of Drag as a function of velocity rather than force?
Cdvel = Drag velocity / (A * .5 * r * V2)
Where V=Theoretical Initial Velocity
In this way I can account for the difference in theoretical and measured initial velocity by assuming it is as a result of resistance forces. The new equation will read:
Drag velocity = Cdvel*A * .5 * r * V2
It seems like I'm probably fiddling with something I shouldn't mess with, but it does make my calculated initial velocity more accurate. Not the most elegant solution I'll admit, but it kinda works.
ANY, advice/corrections appreciated,
Thanks