The force, $F$ of the wind blowing against a building is given
by F=C_D ρ V² A/2 where V is the wind speed, $\rho$ the density of
the air, A the cross-sectional area cf the building, and _D is a constant termed the drag coefficient. Determine the dimensions of the
drag coefficient.

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