Drag on a spehere (IMAGE) Brown University Caption In new study, Brown researchers describe how drag on a partially submerged object may be several times greater than drag on a fully submerged object. Image courtesy of the Harris Lab. Credit Harris Lab. Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.