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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · May/June 2019 · Q61 Mark

A parachutist of mass 60 kg falls at a steady speed of 10 m/s. The gravitational field strength g is 10 N/kg. What is the upward force acting on the parachutist?

A0
B6.0 N
C60 N
D600 N

✓ Correct answer

D: 600 N

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Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 6.

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