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1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion

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Question 36

A skydiver jumps from a high-altitude airplane. After free-falling for several seconds, she opens her parachute and eventually slows down to a constant, safe speed before landing.

At which point is the upward force of air resistance acting on the skydiver the greatest?

A

Just after she jumps from the airplane

B

Just before she opens her parachute

C

Just after her parachute fully opens

D

Just before she touches the ground

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