A linear drag coefficient maps speed to an opposing force. Exact arithmetic here means exact results for the stated model inputs; measured inputs still carry uncertainty and significant-figure limits.

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Bind speed and drag coefficient

The drag coefficient is 3 N*s/m and the speed is 4 m/s.

3 N*s/m4 m/s3\ \text{N*s/m}\quad4\ \text{m/s}
Linear drag ledgerA training drag coefficient turns speed into opposing force.cellspeeddrag

Coefficient times speed gives drag force

The opposing drag force is 12 N.

34=12 N3\cdot4=12\ \text{N}
Linear drag ledgerA training drag coefficient turns speed into opposing force.cellspeeddrag