CE 3A2 Group Activity 1b
Group Activity 1b (45 pts + 5 pts bonus=50 pts)
Instructions: Make a spreadsheet of the following problem. Attach the link of the file (that
can be edited) and the submission must be in PDF. The group output must be unique in terms
of text, arrangement and organization of the solution. There will be point deduction if there
are 2 or more similarities of group output.
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A parachutist of mass 70.2 kg jumps out of a stationary hot air balloon.
Compute the velocity prior to opening the chute to t=15s, with a step size of
(a) 1s and (b) 0.5 s. the drag coefficient is equal to 15.3 kg/s. Graph the solution.
(15 pts)
Using Bisection method, find the root of the given equation. (Attach Mathcad
solution). (15 pts each)
a. f(x)=5x4-11x2+2
b. f(x) = 3x+sinx – ex=0, initial guess value (0,1)
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