Air Resistance: a 1

question 30

Multiple Choice

Air resistance: A 1.20-kg ball is hanging from the end of a rope. The rope hangs at an angle 25.0° from the vertical when a 15.0 m/s horizontal wind is blowing. If the wind's force on the rope is negligible, what drag force does the wind exert on the ball?

• A) 32.3 N
• B) 24.1 N
• C) 3.68 N
• D) 5.48 N
• E) 11.8 N

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