Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A parachutist is moving down towards the ground with constant speed $v$. The rate at which her gravitational potential energy decreases is $R$. The acceleration of free fall is $g$. What is the mass of the parachutist?

  • A$\frac{gv}{R}$
  • B$\frac{R}{gv}$
  • C$\frac{2R}{v^2}$
  • D$\frac{v^2}{2R}$

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