The Surface Gravity of Mars Is 3

question 2

Multiple Choice

The surface gravity of Mars is 3.7 m/s². If a person with mass of 100 kg were parachuting on Mars, what would be the force exerted by air resistance at terminal velocity?

• A) 980 N
• B) 490 N
• C) 370 N
• D) 100 N

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Definitions:

Viscosity

A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, describing how "thick" or "sticky" it is.

Acid-Base Buffers

Solutions that minimize changes in pH when an acid or base is added, helping to maintain a stable environment in biological systems.

Open Circulatory System

A type of circulatory system where blood is not always contained within vessels but flows freely through cavities in the body.

Pumping Organ

This usually refers to the heart, an organ responsible for circulating blood throughout the body by rhythmic contraction and dilation.