Drag Time Calculator

Drag Time Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the time it takes for an object to travel a certain distance under the influence of drag force.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

t = √(2 * m * d / (ρ * A * Cd * v₀²))

Where:
t = time (s)
m = mass of the object (kg)
d = distance (m)
ρ = density of the fluid (kg/m³, default 1.225 for air at sea level)
A = cross-sectional area (m²)
Cd = drag coefficient
v₀ = initial velocity (m/s)

Results

Time (s):

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Drag Time Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Drag Time Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Drag Time Calculator

  1. Enter the initial velocity of the object in meters per second (m/s).
  2. Enter the distance the object needs to travel in meters (m).
  3. Enter the drag coefficient of the object.
  4. Enter the cross-sectional area of the object in square meters (m²).
  5. Enter the mass of the object in kilograms (kg) (optional, default is 1 kg).
  6. Enter the density of the fluid (optional, default is 1.225 kg/m³ for air at sea level).
  7. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the time it takes for the object to travel the specified distance.

Working Principle

The calculator uses the formula for drag time, which is derived from the equations of motion under the influence of drag force. The formula takes into account the initial velocity, distance, drag coefficient, cross-sectional area, mass, and fluid density to calculate the time it takes for the object to travel the specified distance.