The correct response is:
The parachute increases the force opposing gravity.
When a parachute opens, it creates drag (air resistance), which opposes the gravitational force pulling the skydiver down, thus slowing their fall.
How does an open parachute slow a skydiver’s fall?(1 point)
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The parachute increases the force opposing gravity.
The parachute increases the force opposing gravity.
The parachute changes the mass of the skydiver.
The parachute changes the mass of the skydiver.
The parachute weakens the force of gravity.
The parachute weakens the force of gravity.
The parachute pulls the skydiver up.
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