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drmiller100 · 07-12-2012, 09:45 PM

form drag VASTLY overshadows skin drag.

so, benefits are MUCH more likely to be seen with changes in shape and size than skin friction.

THink golf balls.The skin friction is used to reduce form drag, resulting in much better aerodynamics.

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drmiller100 Master EcoModder Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 842 Thanks: 39 Thanked 89 Times in 69 Posts	form drag VASTLY overshadows skin drag. so, benefits are MUCH more likely to be seen with changes in shape and size than skin friction. THink golf balls.The skin friction is used to reduce form drag, resulting in much better aerodynamics.