A Parachutist Steps from a Hovering Helicopter and Falls for 5

question 42

Multiple Choice

A parachutist steps from a hovering helicopter and falls for 5 s before reaching terminal velocity.During this 5-s interval,her acceleration

• A)is constant.
• B)increases.
• C)decreases.
• D)is zero.
• E)none of the above

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