A 500-n parachutist opens his chute and experiences an air resistance force of 800 n. the net force on the parachutist is then

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Tom Irving · Answer 1 · 2019-11-09T19:54:02+0000

Force of 500 N is acting on the parachutist.

Parachutist applies 500 N force in downward direction.

Answer:

300 N upward

Solution:

Parachutist feels air resistance of 800 N.

Thus, 800 N of force is acting in upward direction.

Total force acting on the parachutist is given by,

F_(net) = air resistance force - force of parachutist

F_(net) = 800-500

F_(net) = 300 N

Direction of force is in upward direction because the air resistance force is more than force of parachutist.