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AP Physics C: Mechanics
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An aircraft moves in horizontal flight at a constant speed \(v\). The magnitude of the resistive aerodynamic drag force acting on the aircraft is modeled by \(F_D = bv^2\), where \(b\) is a constant. If the aircraft maintains level, unaccelerated flight at a new constant speed of \(2v\), by what factor must the mechanical power delivered by the engines increase?

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