Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Technology Update
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Chapter 6, Problem 26P
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To determine
The terminal speed of a wooden sphere, when it falling through air.
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To determine
The height would a freely falling object reach terminal speed in the absence of air resistance.
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