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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 14 · Question 8

9702Non-uniform motion

A skydiver is falling at terminal velocity. The skydiver opens her parachute. Which quantity increases in magnitude immediately after the skydiver opens her parachute?

  1. Athe resultant force acting on the skydiver
  2. Bthe velocity of the skydiver
  3. Cthe distance between the skydiver and the ground
  4. Dthe weight of the skydiver

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Correct answer: A. the resultant force acting on the skydiver

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