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Question 4.158: The velocity distribution downstream of a 10-mlong circular ...

The velocity distribution downstream of a 10-mlong circular cylinder is as shown in Fig. P4.158. Determine the force of the air on the cylinder. Use ρ = 1.23 kg/m^3.

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