Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 2-7

Oscillations — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · projectile-air-resistance-hay

Problem

Include air resistance for the bales of hay in the previous problem. A bale of hay has a mass of about 30 kg and an average area of about 0.2 m2^2. Let the resistance be proportional to the square of the speed and let cW=0.8c_W = 0.8. Plot the trajectories with a computer if the hay bales land 30 m behind the cattle for both including air resistance and not. If the bales of hay were released at the same time in the two cases, what is the distance between landing positions of the bales?

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