= Wave drag
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Wave drag is a type of aerodynamic drag that occurs when an object moves through a fluid, such as air or water, at a speed that produces waves. This phenomenon is particularly significant in the context of aircraft flying at transonic and supersonic speeds as well as in the design of ships and high-speed boats. In air travel, wave drag is primarily associated with shock waves that form at certain speeds, especially near or above the speed of sound (Mach 1).
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