When the spacecraft falls back to earth, a parachute helps it fall safely. Explain the forces acting during this landing.
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Responses
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward 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 upward force.
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s upward force.
The parachute’s downward force resists gravity’s downward force.
1 answer
The correct response is:
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
During the landing, the gravity pulls the spacecraft downward, creating a downward force. The parachute deploys and creates an upward force (known as drag) that counteracts the force of gravity, helping to slow the descent of the spacecraft and facilitating a safer landing.
