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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2016 · Paper 12 · Question 16

9702Non-uniform motion

A parachutist is falling at constant (terminal) velocity. Which statement is not correct?

  1. AGravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy of the air.
  2. BGravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy of the parachutist.
  3. CGravitational potential energy is converted into thermal energy of the air.
  4. DGravitational potential energy is converted into thermal energy of the parachutist.

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Correct answer: B. Gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy of the parachutist.

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