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Why parachutist travel at constant velocity for the last part of his drop​

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The drag force resists the downward movement of gravity.

Eventually, they reach an equilibrium where acceleration = 0 and velocity remains constant.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Air friction finally builds up and equals the magnitude of his weight.

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