A Skydiver of 75 Kg Mass Has a Terminal Velocity

question 12

Multiple Choice

A skydiver of 75 kg mass has a terminal velocity of 60 m/s. At what speed is the resistive force on the skydiver half that when at terminal speed?

• A) 15 m/s
• B) 49 m/s
• C) 30 m/s
• D) 42 m/s
• E) 36 m/s

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