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» Drag Coefficient - Coefficient of Drag
A dimensionless quantity which is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment such as air or water. It is used in the drag equation, where a lower drag coefficient indicates the object will have less aerodynamic or hydrodynamic drag. The drag coefficient is always associated with a particular surface area.
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» DFW - Dominant Front Wheel
On a 3 wheeler, with one raised front wheel, the dominant front wheel is the one in contact with the track. This wheel provides the steering of the car.
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» DE - Double Elimination
A race scheduling method where two strikes (losses) and you are out.
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» Double Elimination
A race scheduling method where two strikes (losses) and you are out.
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» Drill Press
A drilling machine having a single vertical spindle. Useful for working on the blocks (axles holes, weight pockets, and shaping) as well as working on sanding wheels (using a wheel mandrel).
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» Drillpress
A drilling machine having a single vertical spindle. Useful for working on the blocks (axles holes, weight pockets, and shaping) as well as working on sanding wheels (using a wheel mandrel).
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