A 500-n parachutist opens his chute and experiences an air resistance force of 800 n. the net force on the parachutist is then
2 answers:
Force of 500 N is acting on the parachutist.
Parachutist applies 500 N force in downward direction.
Answer:
300 N upward
Solution:
Parachutist feels air resistance of 800 N.
Thus, 800 N of force is acting in upward direction.
Total force acting on the parachutist is given by,
= air resistance force - force of parachutist
= 800-500
= 300 N
Direction of force is in upward direction because the air resistance force is more than force of parachutist.
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