Question

How does an open parachute slow a skydiver’s fall?(1 point) a. The parachute pulls the skydiver up. b. The parachute increases the force opposing gravity. c. The parachute weakens the force of gravity. d. The parachute changes the mass of the skydiver. Skip to navigation

Answer 1

b. The parachute increases the force opposing gravity — it greatly increases air resistance (drag), producing an upward force that reduces the skydiver’s downward acceleration and terminal speed.