Wave-making resistance
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For wave drag on supersonic aircraft due to shock waves, see wave drag.
Wave-making resistance is a form of drag that affects surface watercraft, such as boats and ships, and reflects the energy required to push the water out of the way of the hull. This energy goes into creating the wave.