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If for a given vehicle it takes 20 hp to overcome aerodynamic drag while being driven at 55 mph, estimate the horsepower required at 65 mph.

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  • P1=20  hpP_1=20\;\rm{hp}, required power to overcome aerodynamic drag if the velocity is U1=55  mphU_1=55\;\rm{mph}.

It is necessary to determine power P2P_2 if the velocity is U2=65  mphU_2=65\;\rm{mph}.

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