Question

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

Answer 1

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.