Determine the approximate drag coefficient for the parachute

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1. The drag coefficient for a newly designed hybrid car is predicted to be 0.21. The cross-sectional area of the car is 30 ft². Determine the aerodynamic drag on the car when it is driven through still air at 55 mph.

2. A 5-m-diameter parachute of a new design is to be used to transport a load from flight altitude to the ground with an average vertical speed of 3 m/s. The total weight of the load and parachute is 200 N. Determine the approximate drag coefficient for the parachute.

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