Air Resistance: When a Parachutist Jumps from an Airplane, He

question 18

Multiple Choice

Air resistance: When a parachutist jumps from an airplane, he eventually reaches a constant speed, called the terminal speed. Once he has reached terminal speed

• A) his acceleration is equal to g.
• B) the force of air drag on him is equal to zero.
• C) the force of air drag on him is equal to g.
• D) his speed is equal to g.
• E) the force of air drag on him is equal to his weight.

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