Why does the scale model of a cargo ship accurately predict its real-world drag?

💡 Explanation

The Froude number governs wave-making resistance and gravitational forces, therefore ensuring the wave patterns and thus drag are similar between model and prototype because dynamic similarity is achieved using this dimensionless number rather than matching Reynolds number directly.

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