Explain why objects moving in fluids must have special shapes.
When a body moves in fluid, it experiences a force of friction called a drag force. It fluids, to overcome the frictional force, objects given special shapes. Frictional force can be minimized by changing in shape of the object. The special shape of the body exerts less friction and move easily in the fluid. That’s why objects moving in fluids must have special shapes.
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