Problem 1.17 A man weighing 620 N descends in the atmosphere by parachute. The diameter and weight of the parachute are 5.8 m and 16.8 N, respectively. The density of air is 1.205 kg/m³. The drag coefficient is assumed to be 1.0. Determine the terminal velocity, V.

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Problem 1.17 A man weighing 620 N descends in the atmosphere by parachute.
The diameter and weight of the parachute are 5.8 m and 16.8 N, respectively. The
density of air is 1.205 kg/m³. The drag coefficient is assumed to be 1.0. Determine
the terminal velocity, Vo
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 1.17 A man weighing 620 N descends in the atmosphere by parachute. The diameter and weight of the parachute are 5.8 m and 16.8 N, respectively. The density of air is 1.205 kg/m³. The drag coefficient is assumed to be 1.0. Determine the terminal velocity, Vo
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