Physics of Skydiving
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What force balances the downward force of gravity before the skydiver jumps?

  • The skydiver's weight
  • Air resistance
  • Friction with the air
  • The floor of the plane (correct)

    • What happens when the upward force of the air equals the downward force of gravity?

  • The skydiver stops falling
  • Air resistance becomes negligible
  • The skydiver accelerates further
  • Forces are balanced and speed remains constant (correct)

    • Why does the skydiver slow down when the parachute opens?

  • Air resistance suddenly becomes much greater than gravity (correct)
  • Gravity increases significantly
  • The skydiver's weight decreases
  • The parachute exerts a stronger downward force

    • What happens when the upward force is greater than the downward force?

    <p>The skydiver slows down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when the forces are balanced?

    <p>The speed remains constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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