Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 6, Problem 36PQ
(a)
To determine
The cross-sectional area of the ball.
(b)
To determine
The magnitude of the drag force on the ball at the instant it is thrown.
(c)
To determine
The magnitude of the drag force on the ball when it reaches its peak.
(d)
To determine
Sketch a magnitude of the drag force versus time graph.
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