Skydivers fall at a constant speed because

a) there are no forces acting on them

b) the forces on them cancel out to zero

c) gravity disappear at that altitude

d) the forces of air resistance is greater than gravity

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Leland

Physics

21 July, 20:01

Skydivers fall at a constant speed because

a) there are no forces acting on them

b) the forces on them cancel out to zero

c) gravity disappear at that altitude

d) the forces of air resistance is greater than gravity

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Akira Meyers · Answer 1

b

Explanation:

the downward force due to gravity is equivalent to the upward force of air resistance so therefore, the skydiver will not accelerate as Force=ma and the total net force is zero. As the skydiver is not experiencing any force or acceleration, they will remain with a constant speed, making b the correct answer

Skydivers fall at a constant speed becausea) there are no forces acting on themb) the forces on them cancel out to zeroc) gravity disappear at that altituded) the forces of air resistance is greater than gravity

Skydivers fall at a constant speed because

a) there are no forces acting on them

b) the forces on them cancel out to zero

c) gravity disappear at that altitude

d) the forces of air resistance is greater than gravity