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.
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The parachute’s downward force resists gravity’s downward force.
The parachute’s downward force resists gravity’s downward 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 upward force.
The parachute’s downward force resists gravity’s upward force.
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
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The correct answer is: The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
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