Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 62PQ
(a)
To determine
The cross-sectional area of the person running and the resulting drag force on the person while running in air.
(b)
To determine
The drag force on the person while running in water using cross sectional area estimated in part (a).
(c)
To determine
Whether the speed in part (b) seem achievable while running in water.
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