O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q41 Mark

A parachutist falling at a steady speed opens her parachute. Which row is correct for the direction of the resultant force and for the direction of the acceleration of the parachutist just after her parachute opens?

Adownwards, downwards

Bdownwards, upwards

Cupwards, downwards

Dupwards, upwards

✓ Correct answer

D: upwards, upwards

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