Question: A 1 9 9 3 Ford Ranger ( Area = 3 3 ft 2 , W = 4 , 0 0 0 lbs ) has

A 1993 Ford Ranger (Area =33 ft2, W=4,000
lbs) has a maximum tractive effort of 400
lb. If the car is travelling at sea level (\rho =0.002378 slugs/ft3), assume 0.45 drag
coefficient:
(1) what is the maximum speed it can reach
on level ground, and
(2) what is the maximum grade it can
ascend and maintain 55 mph?35 mph?

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