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A 75.0kg teacher (including the parachute) is skydiving! As the parachute opens, the system experiences a 1000N drag.

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Answer:

Net force = 250 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

The mass of a teacher, m = 75 kg

As the parachute opens, the system experiences a 1000N drag.

We need to find the magnitude of net force acting on the teacher. 2 forces are acting on her i.e. drag force and weight.

Net force,

F = mg-D

= 75(10)-1000

= -250 N

Hence, the net force is 250 N and it is acting in the upward direction.

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