Question

A 500-n parachutist opens his chute and experiences an air resistance force of 800 n. the net force on the parachutist is then

Answer 1

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,

$F_{net}$ = air resistance force - force of parachutist

$F_{net}$ = 800-500

$F_{net}$ = 300 N

Direction of force is in upward direction because the air resistance force is more than force of parachutist.

Answer 2

The net force of the parachuting guy is 300 N upward.