Question: Find the drag force at a given speed on a prototype sailboat hull. A model is placed in a test channel and three cables

Find the drag force at a given speed on a prototype sailboat hull. A model is placed in a test channel and three cables are u

Find the drag force at a given speed on a prototype sailboat hull. A model is placed in a test channel and three cables are used to align its bow on the channel centerline. For a given speed, the tension is 60 lbs in the cable AB and 75 lbs in cable AE. Calculate the drag force exerted on the hull and the tension in cable AC. Draw a free body diagram showing all forces and directions. Also show detail calculations. (10 Points) 5.5 ft 3.25 ft Flow 3.25 ft A

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