Question

How does an open parachute slow a skydiver’s fall?

Air resistance (drag force) vs Gravity
(When a skydiver opens a parachute, the surface area increases, which increases air resistance and decreases speed.)

(1 point)
Responses

The parachute weakens the force of gravity.

The parachute changes the mass of the skydiver.

The parachute increases air resistance (the force opposing gravity)

The parachute does not slow a skydiver's fall.

Answers

GPT 3.5
The parachute increases air resistance (the force opposing gravity)

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