A parachutist is falling at speed of 176 ft/s when his parachute opens. If the air resistance is (Wv^2)/256 lb, where W is the total weight of the man and the parachute, find his speed as a function of time after the parachute opens. Use the mathematical model provided for the variable names.

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A parachutist is falling at speed of 176 ft/s when his parachute opens. If the air resistance is (Wv^2)/256 lb, where W is the total weight of the man and the parachute, find his speed as a function of time after the parachute opens.

Use the mathematical model provided for the variable names.

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dt
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v =
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vhere
s = displacement
t = time
v= velocity
a = acceleration
F= force
k = spring constant
Transcribed Image Text:Mechanics Problems Mathematical Models dv a = dt ds v = dt vhere s = displacement t = time v= velocity a = acceleration F= force k = spring constant
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