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document.write( "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\". \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a. Solve this formula for A. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "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. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "R = s^2/A<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a. Solve this formula for A.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A = s^2/R<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "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.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A = 9^2/3 = 81/3 = 27 sq ft<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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