Question: 1. The drag coefficient by for large objects such as humans and mice moving at high speeds in air is roughly proportional to the object

 1. The drag coefficient by for large objects such as humans

and mice moving at high speeds in air is roughly proportional to

1. The drag coefficient by for large objects such as humans and mice moving at high speeds in air is roughly proportional to the object area facing in the direction of motion. (a) Estimate the ratio of the terminal velocity of a house mouse to the terminal velocity of a human, assuming both are falling spread out (as opposed to falling head or feet first). (b) The approximate terminal velocity for a human is around 50 m/s. What is the approximate terminal velocity of a house mouse based on your above estimate ratio

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