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1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion

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Question 108

A skydiver jumps from an airplane and falls through the air. Eventually, the skydiver reaches a constant terminal velocity.

Which statement is correct when the skydiver is falling at terminal velocity?

A

The upward air resistance is equal in magnitude to the downward weight of the skydiver.

B

The upward air resistance is greater in magnitude than the downward weight of the skydiver.

C

The upward air resistance is zero.

D

The downward weight of the skydiver is zero.

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