Ion Drag Force (Fi)

The force exerted by ion flow on charged particles

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Ion Drag Force (Fi) arises when flowing ions collide with or electromagnetically interact with charged particles. In solar wind or magnetospheric environments, Fi can exceed gravitational forces by factors of 100-10,000, making it essential for accurate kinematic reconstruction.

Strategic_Takeaway

"Fi from ion flow often exceeds gravity (Fg) in space environments."

Universal_Constants

typical fi range

1e-15 to 1e-10 N

solar wind speed

~400 km/s