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 downward force resists gravity’s downward force.
The parachute’s downward 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 upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
1 answer
The correct response is:
The parachute’s upward force resists gravity’s downward force.
During landing, the parachute exerts an upward force (drag) that opposes the downward force of gravity acting on the spacecraft. This helps to slow the descent and allows for a safer landing.
