Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
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Author: Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.34P
A particle is released from rest (y = 0) and falls under the influence of gravity and air resistance. Find the relationship between υ and the distance of falling y when the air resistance is equal to (a) αυ and (b) βυ2.
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