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Parachute Drop

parachute
1
parachute released,
speed increasing
downward
box

N
parachute opened,
constant speed
downward
Choose the word to best complete each sentence.

1
Point 1: Gravitational force is greater than
air resistance force.
Point 2: Gravitational force is (Select)
air resistance force

Parachute Drop parachute 1 parachute released, speed increasing downward box N parachute-example-1
User Gpa
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Answer:

greater than.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • if gravitational force less than air resistance then force is upwards and not bringing the object downwards.
  • if gravitational force greater then the force is downwards and bringing object down. That's exactly what's happening here.
  • if gravitational force is equal : Terminal velocity is reached where the force due to air resistance equals the force due to gravity. There is no net force and therefore no further acceleration.
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