Question: A car has a drag coefficient 0 . 3 4 , a frontal area of 2 . 2 0 m 2 , a weight of

A car has a drag coefficient
0.34, a frontal area of 2.20m2,
a weight of 12000 N and =
1.225kgm3. It is travelling at
a speed V=125kmh. The
engine develops maximum
power of 135 hp . What is the
maximum grade this vehicle
could ascend on a paved
surface while its engine is
developing maximum power?
(3 decimal places)
Available Power (P)=
W
Power required to overcome
Air resistance (PRa)=
w
Power required to overcome
Rolling resistance (PRr)=
w
Power required to overcome Grade
resistance (PRg)=
The maximum grade (G)=
A car has a drag coefficient 0 . 3 4 , a frontal

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