3. The terminal velocity of descent V of a hemispherical parachute is found to depend on its diameter D, weight W, acceleration due to gravity g. density of air pand viscosity of air μ. Obtain an expression for V in dimensionless form. Ans: V := fn gD W μ pD³gpD√gD

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3. The terminal velocity of descent V
of a hemispherical parachute is
found to depend on its diameter
D, weight W, acceleration due to
gravity g. density of air pand
viscosity of air μ. Obtain an
expression for V in dimensionless
form.
V
Ans: :=fn
gD
W
μ
pD³gpD√ √gD
Transcribed Image Text:3. The terminal velocity of descent V of a hemispherical parachute is found to depend on its diameter D, weight W, acceleration due to gravity g. density of air pand viscosity of air μ. Obtain an expression for V in dimensionless form. V Ans: :=fn gD W μ pD³gpD√ √gD
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