Assume the aerodynamic drag force on a car is proportional to its speed. If the power output from the engine is doubled, then the maximum speed of the car.
Assume the aerodynamic drag force on a car is proportional to its speed. If the power output from the engine is doubled, then the maximum speed of the car.
- A
is unchanged
- B
increases by a factor of $\sqrt 2 $
- C
is also doubled
- D
increases by a factor of four.
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