A body of mass 10 slugs is dropped from a height of 1000 ft. with no initial velocity. The body encounters an air resistance proportional to its velocity. If the limiting velocity is known to be 320 ft./sec, find the time required for the body to attain a velocity of 160 ft./sec.

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A body of mass 10 slugs is dropped from a height of
1000 ft. with no initial velocity. The body encounters
an air resistance proportional to its velocity. If the
limiting velocity is known to be 320 ft./sec, find the
time required for the body to attain a velocity of 160
ft./sec.
Select the correct response:
8.3 sec.
9.5 sec.
6.9 sec.
7.8 sec.
Transcribed Image Text:A body of mass 10 slugs is dropped from a height of 1000 ft. with no initial velocity. The body encounters an air resistance proportional to its velocity. If the limiting velocity is known to be 320 ft./sec, find the time required for the body to attain a velocity of 160 ft./sec. Select the correct response: 8.3 sec. 9.5 sec. 6.9 sec. 7.8 sec.
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