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Is air resistance dependent on mass?
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Changing the wing profile is an alteration to the shape.CWatters said:If you increase the mass/weight of an aircraft (by filling it with more passengers) then the lift required to keep it in the air increases. The wing has to fly at a larger angle of attack to produce the extra lift and that increases drag.
Air resistance, also known as drag, is the force that acts against the motion of an object through air. It is caused by the collision of air molecules with the surface of the object.
Yes, air resistance is dependent on the mass of the object. Generally, the higher the mass of an object, the higher the air resistance it experiences. This is because a heavier object has more inertia and requires more force to accelerate, resulting in a larger disturbance of air molecules and thus a greater air resistance force.
Air resistance affects falling objects by slowing down their acceleration due to gravity. As an object falls, the force of air resistance increases until it becomes equal to the force of gravity, resulting in a constant velocity known as terminal velocity.
Yes, air resistance can be reduced by altering the shape or surface area of an object. For example, a streamlined shape or a smooth surface can reduce air resistance and improve the object's aerodynamics. Air resistance can also be reduced by decreasing the density of the air, such as at high altitudes.
Air resistance affects different objects differently based on their shape, size, and mass. Generally, larger and heavier objects will experience more air resistance than smaller and lighter objects. Objects with streamlined shapes will also experience less air resistance compared to objects with irregular shapes.