Friction coefficient for turbulent flow
Equation and meaning
\[C_{D} = \frac{24}{R_{e}} + \frac{3}{\sqrt{R_{e}}} + 0.34\]
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Variables in this formula
C_D — C DEnter this value unless it is the selected unknown.
R_e — R EEnter this value unless it is the selected unknown.