A Parachutist Jumps Out of an Airplane and Accelerates with Gravity

question 17

Multiple Choice

A parachutist jumps out of an airplane and accelerates with gravity to a maximum velocity of 58.8 m/s in 6.00 seconds.She then pulls the parachute cord and after a 4.00-second constant deceleration,descends at 10.0 m/s for 80.0 seconds,reaching the ground.From what height did the parachutist jump?

• A) 914 m
• B) 1110 m
• C) 1520 m
• D) 1750 m

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