Question: A rectangular cartop carrier of (1.6-mathrm{ft}) height, (4.0-mathrm{ft}) length (front to back), and 4.2-ft width is attached to the top of a car. Estimate the

A rectangular cartop carrier of \(1.6-\mathrm{ft}\) height, \(4.0-\mathrm{ft}\) length (front to back), and 4.2-ft width is attached to the top of a car. Estimate the additional power required to drive the car with the carrier at \(65 \mathrm{mph}\) through still air compared with the power required to drive only the car at \(65 \mathrm{mph}\).

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