Author Question: A skydiver of 75-kg mass has a terminal velocity of 60 m/s. At what speed is the resistive force on ... (Read 114 times)

PhilipSeeMore

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
A skydiver of 75-kg mass has a terminal velocity of 60 m/s. At what speed is the resistive force on the skydiver half that when at terminal speed?
 a. 15 m/s
  b. 49 m/s
  c. 30 m/s
  d. 42 m/s
  e. 36 m/s

Question 2

A boy on board a cruise ship drops a 30.0 g marble into the ocean. If the resistive force proportionality constant is 0.500 kg/s, what is the terminal speed of the marble in m/s?
 a. 0.147
  b. 0.294
  c. 0.588
  d. 1.18
  e. 2.35



livaneabi

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library