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Problem 1E

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Unless otherwise stated, in the following problems we assume that the gravitational force is constant with g = 9.81 m/sec2 in the MKS system and g = 32 ft/sec2 in the U.S. Customary System.

An object of mass 5 kg is released from rest 1000 m above the ground and allowed to fall under the influence of gravity. Assuming the force due to air resistance is proportional to the velocity of the object with proportionality constant b = 50 N-sec/m, determine the equation of motion of the object. When will the object strike the ground?

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Problem 1E

Problem

Unless otherwise stated, in the following problems we assume that the gravitational force is constant with g = 9.81 m/sec2 in the MKS system and g = 32 ft/sec2 in the U.S. Customary System.

An object of mass 5 kg is released from rest 1000 m above the ground and allowed to fall under the influence of gravity. Assuming the force due to air resistance is proportional to the velocity of the object with proportionality constant b = 50 N-sec/m, determine the equation of motion of the object. When will the object strike the ground?

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In this problem, we are asked to find the equation of motion and the time taken by the object to strike the ground.

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