Physics · Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 11 · Question 6
5054Friction
A parachutist falls 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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Correct answer: B. The upward force on the parachute is equal to the weight of the parachutist.
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