When the spacecraft falls back to earth, a parachute helps it fall safely. Explain the forces acting during this landing.
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Responses
The parachute’s downward force resists gravity’s upward force.
The parachute’s downward force resists gravity’s upward force.
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s upward force.
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s upward force.
The parachute’s downward force resists gravity’s downward force.
The parachute’s downward force resists gravity’s downward force.
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
1 answer
The correct response is:
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
When the spacecraft falls back to Earth, gravity pulls it downward. The parachute creates an upward force (buoyant force) that opposes this gravitational pull, helping to slow down the descent of the spacecraft and ensure a safer landing.
