The fastest recorded skydive was by an Air Force officer

Chapter 5, Problem 68GP

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 Problem 68GP

 

The fastest recorded skydive was by an Air Force officer who jumped from a helium balloon at an elevation of 103,000 ft, three times higher than airliners fly. Because the density of air is so low at these altitudes, he reached a speed of 614 mph at an elevation of 90,000 ft, then gradually slowed as the air became more dense. Assume that he fell in the spread-eagle position of Example 5.15 and that his low-altitude terminal speed is 125 mph. Use this information to determine the density of air at 90,000 ft.

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