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

Question

A. The parachutes upward force resists gravity’s upward force
B. The parachutes downward force resists gravity’s upward force
C. The parachutes upward force resists gravity downward force
D. The parachutes downward force resists gravity’s downward force

Answer 1

C. The parachutes upward force resists gravity downward force