Question
A) How does an open parachute slow a skydiver's fall? (1 point)
The parachute increases the force opposing gravity.
The parachute weakens the force of gravity.
The parachute changes the mass of the skydiver.
The parachute pulls the skydiver up.
The parachute increases the force opposing gravity.
The parachute weakens the force of gravity.
The parachute changes the mass of the skydiver.
The parachute pulls the skydiver up.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **The parachute increases the force opposing gravity.**
When the parachute opens, it creates a large surface area that generates air resistance (drag), which opposes the force of gravity and slows the skydiver's descent.
When the parachute opens, it creates a large surface area that generates air resistance (drag), which opposes the force of gravity and slows the skydiver's descent.