The spacecraft shown below weighs 6.1 million
pounds. The rocket produces 7.5 million pounds of
thrust.
When the spacecraft falls back to earth, a
parachute helps it fall safely. Explain the forces
acting during this landing.
(1 point)
The parachute's downward force resists gravity's
downward force.
The parachute's upward force resists gravity's
upward force.
The parachute's downward force resists gravity's
upward force.
The parachute's upward force resists gravity's
downward force.
1 answer
The correct answer is: The parachute's upward force resists gravity's downward force.