SOLUTION: Please help with this question. The aspect ratio of a hang glider describes its ability to glide and soar. The formula R=s(to the second power)/A gives the aspect ratio R for a

Question 1048086: Please help with this question.
The aspect ratio of a hang glider describes its ability to glide and soar. The formula R=s(to the second power)/A gives the aspect ratio R for a glider with wingspan "s" and wing area "A".
a. Solve this formula for A.
b. Suppose you want to design a glider with a 9-ft wingspan and an aspect ratio of 3. Use the formula you found in part a to find the wing area.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The aspect ratio of a hang glider describes its ability to glide and soar. The formula R=s(to the second power)/A gives the aspect ratio R for a glider with wingspan "s" and wing area "A".
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R = s^2/A
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a. Solve this formula for A.
A = s^2/R
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b. Suppose you want to design a glider with a 9-ft wingspan and an aspect ratio of 3. Use the formula you found in part a to find the wing area.
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A = 9^2/3 = 81/3 = 27 sq ft
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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