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Ch 05: Applying Newton's Laws
Young & Freedman Calc - University Physics 14th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 42b

If the skydiver's daughter, whose mass is 4545 kg, is falling through the air and has the same DD (0.250.25 kg/m) as her father, what is the daughter's terminal speed?

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Identify the forces acting on the skydiver's daughter: The two main forces are gravitational force (weight) and air resistance. At terminal velocity, these forces are balanced, meaning the net force is zero.
Write the equation for terminal velocity: At terminal velocity, the gravitational force (mg) is equal to the drag force (1/2 * D * A * v^2), where m is the mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, D is the drag coefficient, A is the cross-sectional area, and v is the terminal velocity.
Rearrange the equation to solve for terminal velocity (v): Start with mg = (1/2) * D * A * v^2. Rearrange to isolate v: v = sqrt((2 * m * g) / (D * A)).
Substitute the known values into the equation: Use m = 45 kg, g = 9.8 m/s^2, and D = 0.25 kg/m. Note that the cross-sectional area (A) is not provided in the problem, so you will need to assume it is the same as the father's or use a reasonable estimate.
Simplify the expression to find the terminal velocity: Perform the necessary algebraic operations to compute the terminal velocity, ensuring all units are consistent.

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Terminal Velocity

Terminal velocity is the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the resistance of the medium through which it is falling prevents further acceleration. At this point, the force of gravity is balanced by the drag force acting against it, resulting in a net force of zero.
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Drag Coefficient (D)

The drag coefficient (D) is a dimensionless number that quantifies the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air. It depends on the shape of the object and the flow conditions, and it plays a crucial role in determining the drag force experienced by the object as it moves through the fluid.
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