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 upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
The parachute’s downward force resists gravity’s downward force.
The parachute’s downward force resists gravity’s downward force.
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.
1 answer
The correct response is:
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
During landing, gravity pulls the spacecraft downward with a force equal to its weight (6.1 million pounds). When the parachute deploys, it creates an upward force (drag) that opposes the downward force of gravity, helping to slow the descent of the spacecraft and allowing for a safer landing.
