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After lift-off, the 82-ton solid rocket boosters are recovered from the space shuttle (see...

After lift-off, the 82-ton solid rocket boosters are recovered from the space shuttle (see Figure 6.50). Three parachutes of 115 ft diameter are used for each booster. What is the terminal velocity of the boosters?

Figure 6.50 Photo of a solid rocket booster with parachutes deployed. Courtesy of NASA.

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