Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 8, Problem 57RQ
When we drive our car at 100 feet per second [ft/s], we measure an aerodynamic force (called drag) of 66 pound-force [lbf] that opposes the motion of the car. How much horsepower [hp] is required to overcome this drag?
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Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (3rd Edition)
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