The parachute increases the force opposing gravity. The parachute increases the force opposing gravity. The parachute weakens the force of gravity. The parachute weakens the force of gravity. The parachute changes the mass of the skydiver. The parachute changes the mass of the skydiver. The parachute pulls the skydiver up.
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The correct answer is: The parachute increases the force opposing gravity.
When a parachute is deployed, it creates a large surface area that increases air resistance (drag), which counters the force of gravity. This increased drag slows the skydiver’s fall.
