Question: A 2.8 m/s headwind is present during an 44 km time trial cycling race. If the cyclist wishes to ride a constant overground speed

A 2.8 m/s headwind is present during an 44 km time trial 

A 2.8 m/s headwind is present during an 44 km time trial cycling race. If the cyclist wishes to ride a constant overground speed to finish the race in 60 minutes, how much work will she do against the air throughout the race? Coefficient of drag = 0.8. Frontal surface area = 1.0 m2. Air density = 1.2 kg/m3.

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