Problem 1: Streamlining From dimensional analysis, we know the drag force is FD = CopAV²/2, where CD is a dimensionless coefficient of drag. The two space shuttles below have the same area A, the same velocity V, and are flying through the same air. Which has a smaller Cp and why? (<25 words)

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**Problem 1: Streamlining**

From dimensional analysis, we know the drag force is \( F_D = C_D \rho A V^2 / 2 \), where \( C_D \) is a dimensionless coefficient of drag. The two space shuttles below have the same area \( A \), the same velocity \( V \), and are flying through the same air. Which has a smaller \( C_D \) and why? (≤25 words)

[Images: Two space shuttles are shown; the first shuttle is streamlined with a sleeker shape, and the second shuttle appears less streamlined with more surface unevenness.]

Explanation: The shuttle with the sleeker, more aerodynamic design likely has a smaller \( C_D \) due to reduced air resistance.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 1: Streamlining** From dimensional analysis, we know the drag force is \( F_D = C_D \rho A V^2 / 2 \), where \( C_D \) is a dimensionless coefficient of drag. The two space shuttles below have the same area \( A \), the same velocity \( V \), and are flying through the same air. Which has a smaller \( C_D \) and why? (≤25 words) [Images: Two space shuttles are shown; the first shuttle is streamlined with a sleeker shape, and the second shuttle appears less streamlined with more surface unevenness.] Explanation: The shuttle with the sleeker, more aerodynamic design likely has a smaller \( C_D \) due to reduced air resistance.
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