Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
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Chapter 6, Problem 35EAP
A 75 kg skydiver can be modeled as a rectangular “box” with dimension 20 cm × 40 cm × 180 cm. What is his terminal speed if he falls feet first? Use 0.8 for the drag coefficient.
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