Solve Vehicle Physics Problem: Find Maximum Ground Speed with Headwind

In summary, the conversation discusses the maximum ground speed of a vehicle on a mountain, taking into account factors such as horsepower, drag coefficient, and head wind. The first part of the problem is solved using formulas for coefficient power and drag coefficient, but the second part is still being worked on. The group suggests setting up an equation and using the headwind velocity to find the maximum velocity. The speaker also mentions that they have solved for velocity, but not for Vmax, and asks for guidance on what to set to zero and how to differentiate.
  • #1
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A vehicle land on a mountain of 4400ft.The Engine delivers 400hp to the wheels and careful streamlining has resulted in a drag coefficient of 0.5,based on a 20ft^2 frontal area.Compute the maximum ground speed of the car in i)still air and ii)with a 20mph head wind

for part i)I have solve using coefficient power and drag coefficient formulas.However the part ii), I am haveing problem.

Pls help.
thanx
 
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  • #2
If one solve part i, then part ii should be solvable.

With a head wind, the maximum vehicle velocity is reduced.

How does one solve for Vmax?

If one sets up an equation in V, then with a headwind try V+Vhead, where Vhead is the headwind velocity.
 
  • #3
I have solve till Velocity but not V(max). my eqn is
Power= drag coeff * 1/2 * Area * density* velocity^3

to find V(max),what should I set to zero and then differentiate?? ??
 

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