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A 50kg- parachute jumper descends at a steady 40 km/h.What is the force of air on the parachute? help!!!!
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Sarai Dooley Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

As there is a CONSTANT speed of 40 km/h, then there is no acceleration. Therefore the force of air on the parachute = force of jumper’s weight.Weight = mass 9.8 = 509.8 = 490NTherefore Force of air resistance = 490N... Show More
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Sarai Dooley Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

f=ma m=50 a=9.8so F( on parachute) =50 * 9.8 = 490 N... Show More
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Sarai Dooley Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

so happy that I found this question already answered! It is like you’ve read my thoughts!... Show More
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