Class
Article
College
College of Science
Department
Physics Department
Faculty Mentor
Mark Riffe
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of different strategies of reducing the drag experienced by an object falling through liquids like water and oil. Different methods include coating the object with a hydrophobic substance or heating the object. The tests will be conducted using objects of different materials, including a steel ball, a marble, and a dimpled ball similar to a golf ball. The drag force will be measured by using a high-speed camera to track the motion of the object. These results could be useful for many applications, specifically when attempting to create an object intended to pass quickly though water, for example spear/bow fishing.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-12-2023 11:30 AM
End Date
4-12-2023 12:30 PM
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Reduction of Drag Force in Liquids
Logan, UT
The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of different strategies of reducing the drag experienced by an object falling through liquids like water and oil. Different methods include coating the object with a hydrophobic substance or heating the object. The tests will be conducted using objects of different materials, including a steel ball, a marble, and a dimpled ball similar to a golf ball. The drag force will be measured by using a high-speed camera to track the motion of the object. These results could be useful for many applications, specifically when attempting to create an object intended to pass quickly though water, for example spear/bow fishing.