Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

A parachutist is descending at a constant (terminal) velocity. Which statement is incorrect?

  • AGravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy of the air.
  • BGravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy of the parachutist.
  • CGravitational potential energy is converted into thermal energy of the air.
  • DGravitational potential energy is converted into thermal energy of the parachutist.

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