The magnitude of the drag force on a 20.0-kg object is proportional to its speed. The object has a terminal velocity 80 m/s. What is the magnitude of the drag force on the object when it is falling with a speed 30 m/s?

A)

196 N

B)

7.50 N

C)

15.0 N

D)

73.6 N

E)

42.7 N


D

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