The pilot of a 90,000-lb airplane which is originally flying horizontally at a speed of 400 mi/hr

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The pilot of a 90,000-lb airplane which is originally flying horizontally at a speed of 400 mi/hr cuts off all engine power and enters a 5° glide path as shown. After 120 seconds the airspeed is 360 mi/hr. Calculate the time-average drag force D (air resistance to motion along the flight path).

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Engineering Mechanics Dynamics

ISBN: 9781118885840

8th Edition

Authors: James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton

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