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A parachutist of mass 75kg descends with an acceleration of 8 m/s2. What is the upward force exerted by the air on the parachutist?
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A parachutist of mass 75kg descends with an acceleration of 8 m/s2. What is the upward force exerted by the air on the parachutist?

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the upwards force should be 150 newtons.
If mg - f = ma
then (75)(10) - f = (75)(8)
750 - f = 600
f = 150
*the acceleration of gravity is simplified to 10
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