What would be the terminal velocity for a 75-kg person in the sky if he jumps with feet first (drag coefficient = 0.70)? The density of air is 1.21 kg/m3 and his surface area is 0.18 m2.
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8 m/s^2 Density of air (Ļ) = 1.21 kg/m^3 Surface area of the person (A) = 0.18 m^2 Drag coefficient (C) = 0.70 Show moreā¦
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