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2 years ago

A 60 kg skydiver is falling at a terminal velocity of 50 m/s.

Physics

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marishachu [46]2 years ago

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Answer:

The gravitational force is definitely acting downwards towards the ground and this is equal to the weight of the skydiver.

the acceleration a = 7.8 m/s²

Explanation:

Given that :

the mass of the skydiver = 60 kg

Velocity = 50 m/s

Thus; gravitational force is definitely acting downwards towards the ground and this is equal to the weight of the skydiver.

Also; the air resistance is acting upward and the resultant of both forces = mass×acceleration

So;

mg-R = ma

60(9.8) - 120 = 60(a)

588 -120 = 60a

468 = 60a

a = $\frac{468}{60}$

a = 7.8 m/s²

Hence, the acceleration a = 7.8 m/s²

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