A Skydiver Steps from a Helicopter and Falls for 5

question 104

Multiple Choice

A skydiver steps from a 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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