Abstract

We consider the following Generalized Aerodynamic Problem: Find a convex body of a given length and of a given maximal section, which has the minimal resistence when moving in a rarefied medium. We prove the existence of a solution for this problem.

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Keywords

  • Convex body
  • rarefied medium
  • resistance

Mathematics Subject Classification

49J10, 26B25

Suggested citation

V. Jankovic. “A New Approach to Newton's Aerodynamic Problem.” Journal of Convex Analysis 16 (2009), No. 2, 601–604.

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