The resistance to motion of an automobile consists of rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag. The weight of

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The resistance to motion of an automobile consists of rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag. The weight of an automobile is 3000 lbf, and it has a frontal area of 20 ft2. The drag coefficient is 0.30, and the coefficient of rolling friction is 0.02. Determine the percentage savings in gas mileage that one achieves when one drives at 55 mph instead of 65 mph on a level road. Assume an air temperature of 60°F.

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Engineering Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 9781118880685

11th Edition

Authors: Donald F. Elger, Barbara A. LeBret, Clayton T. Crowe, John A. Robertson

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