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Forces Acting On Falling Objects (parachute)

Last updated about 8 years ago

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Question 1

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This skydiver jumps out of an airplane high in the sky. What do you think will happen after the skydiver jumps out of the plane? What will happen after the skydiver opens the parachute?

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Question 2

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Add the correct force arrows that represent the motion of the skydiver at the various stages of their jump.

Could a skydiver slow down their rate of decent (fall speed) even after their parachute has been deployed? Explain