Question

When the spacecraft falls back to earth, a parachute helps it fall safely. Explain the forces acting during this landing.

(1 point)
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 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.

The parachute’s downward force resists gravity’s downward force.

Answer 1

The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward force.

Explanation: the parachute creates air resistance (drag) that acts upward, opposing the spacecraft's weight (gravity) acting downward; the resulting net force is reduced so the craft falls more slowly.