Physics 5054 · O Level · Balanced and unbalanced forces

Balanced and unbalanced forces — practice question

A parachutist descends towards the ground at constant speed with a fully open parachute. Which statement is correct?

  • AThere are no forces acting on the parachutist.
  • BThe upward force on the parachute is equal to the weight of the parachutist.
  • CThe upward force on the parachute is greater than the weight of the parachutist.
  • DThe upward force on the parachute is less than the weight of the parachutist.

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