15A81 kg skydiver can be modeled as a rectangular "box" with dimensions 18 cm x 35 cm x 180 cm. Ifhe falls feet first, his drag coefficient is 0.80.Part AWhat is his terminal speed if he falls feet first? Use p = 1.2 kg/m³ for the density of air at room temperature.Express your answer with the appropriate units.ValueUnitsSubmitRequest Answer

We know that Drag force is D = 1/2*density*v2*C*A Where C is the Drag coeffecientW = m*gAt terminal…

15 A81 kg skydiver can be modeled as a rectangular "bax with dimensions 18 cm x 35 cm x 180 cm. If he falls feet first, his drag coeficient is 0.80. Part A What is his terminal speed if he fals feet first? Use p= 1.2 kg/m' for the density of air at room temperature Express your answer with the appropriate units. Value Units Submit BeautatAner

15 A81 kg skydiver can be modeled as a rectangular "bax with dimensions 18 cm x 35 cm x 180 cm. If he falls feet first, his drag coeficient is 0.80. Part A What is his terminal speed if he fals feet first? Use p= 1.2 kg/m' for the density of air at room temperature Express your answer with the appropriate units. Value Units Submit BeautatAner

College Physics

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

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Chapter5: Further Applications Of Newton's Laws: Friction, Drag, And Elasticity

Section: Chapter Questions

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