A Large and a Small Person Wish to Parachute at Equal

question 10

Multiple Choice

A large and a small person wish to parachute at equal terminal velocities. The larger person should

• A)get a larger parachute.
• B)jump lightly.
• C)pull upward on the supporting strands to decrease the downward net force.
• D)jump first from the plane.

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