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The parachute pulls the skydiver up.
The parachute pulls the skydiver up.
The parachute changes the mass of the skydiver.
The parachute changes the mass of the skydiver.
The parachute increases the force opposing gravity.
The parachute increases the force opposing gravity.
The parachute weakens the force of gravity.
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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), which opposes the force of gravity. This results in a slower descent for the skydiver.
