Gliding pigeon: This is a continuation . For a pigeon that is gliding, one model of sinking speed s in terms of airspeed u is
Here s and u are measured in meters per second, and the formula is valid for airspeeds up to 15 meters per second.
a. Make a graph of the sinking speed as a function of the airspeed for the pigeon.
b. Calculate s(10) and explain in practical terms what your answer means.
c. Which is a more efficient glider, the falcon or the pigeon?
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