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Models & Qualitative Behavior · Hard problem

A stone is dropped from rest and falls with linear air resistance: v′=10−v5v' = 10 - \dfrac{v}{5} (vv in m/s downward, tt in s). How far (in metres) has it fallen when its speed is half of its terminal speed? Give an exact answer.