When a Parachutist Jumps from an Airplane, He Eventually Reaches

question 67

Multiple Choice

When a parachutist jumps from an airplane, he eventually reaches a constant speed, called the terminal velocity. This means that

• A) the acceleration is equal to g.
• B) the force of air resistance is equal to zero.
• C) the effect of gravity has died down.
• D) the effect of gravity increases as he becomes closer to the ground.
• E) the force of air resistance is equal to the weight of the parachutist.

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