A 65-Kg Skydiver Falls with a Terminal Velocity of 50

question 51

Multiple Choice

A 65-kg skydiver falls with a terminal velocity of 50 m/s.What is the magnitude of the net force acting on the skydiver?

• A)0 N
• B)637 N
• C)3250 N
• D)1274 N
• E)49 N

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