A Skydiver Jumps from a High-Flying Plane

question 35

Multiple Choice

A skydiver jumps from a high-flying plane. As her velocity of fall increases, her acceleration

• A) decreases.
• B) increases.
• C) remains unchanged regardless of air resistance.

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