Physics 5054 · O Level · Mass and weight

Mass and weight — practice question

A parachutist with mass $60\,\text{kg}$ descends at a constant speed of $10\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. The gravitational field strength $g$ is $10\,\text{N kg}^{-1}$. What upward force is acting on the parachutist?

  • A$0\,\text{N}$
  • B$6.0\,\text{N}$
  • C$60\,\text{N}$
  • D$600\,\text{N}$

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