Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2023 · Paper 13 · Question 17

A parachutist is falling towards the ground at a constant speed v. The rate at which she is losing gravitational potential energy is R. The acceleration of free fall is g. What is the mass of the parachutist?

1. A\frac{gv}{R}
2. B\frac{R}{gv}
3. C\frac{2R}{v^2}
4. D\frac{v^2}{2R}

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