Question
How does an open parachute slow a skydiver’s fall?(1 point)
Responses
The parachute pulls the skydiver up.
The parachute pulls the skydiver up.
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 increases the force opposing gravity.
Responses
The parachute pulls the skydiver up.
The parachute pulls the skydiver up.
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 increases the force opposing gravity.
Answers
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The correct response is: **The parachute increases the force opposing gravity.**
When a parachute opens, it creates a large surface area that increases air resistance (drag). This force opposes the pull of gravity, slowing the skydiver's descent.
When a parachute opens, it creates a large surface area that increases air resistance (drag). This force opposes the pull of gravity, slowing the skydiver's descent.