Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

A parachutist is descending through the air at terminal velocity. Which of the following statements about the parachutist is correct?

  • AEvery force acting on the parachutist is equal to zero and his acceleration is equal to zero.
  • BEvery force acting on the parachutist is equal to zero and his velocity is equal to zero.
  • CThe resultant force acting on the parachutist is equal to zero and his acceleration is equal to zero.
  • DThe resultant force acting on the parachutist is equal to zero and his velocity is equal to zero.

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