Chapter 16, Problem 39RPP

To determine

The closest value to the product CA in the drag force equation for a vehicle, when the drag force is assumed to be $200\text{ N}$, produces $3.2\times {10}^7\text{ J}$ thermal energy when the car is travelling at $22\text{ m/s}$ through air density of $1.3{\text{ kg/m}}^3$, among the provided choices:

a. $0.50{\text{ m}}^2$

b. $0.62{\text{ m}}^2$

c. $0.86{\text{ m}}^2$

d. $\text{1}{\text{.1 m}}^2$

e. $1.5{\text{ m}}^2$