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Question 148

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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1.5 Forces Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /1.5 Forces

245 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.5 Forces, covering 1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion, 1.5.1b Load–extension graphs and the spring constant, 1.5.1c Friction and drag, 1.5.1d Force, mass and acceleration, 1.5.1e Motion in a circular path, 1.5.2a Moment of a force, 1.5.2b Principle of moments and equilibrium, and 1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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