A-LevelPhysicsDynamics9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2021 · Q91 Mark
A skydiver, who is falling vertically through the air, opens his parachute. Which row describes the velocity of the skydiver immediately after he opens his parachute?
Adirection of velocity: downwards, magnitude of velocity: decreases
Bdirection of velocity: downwards, magnitude of velocity: increases
Cdirection of velocity: upwards, magnitude of velocity: decreases
Ddirection of velocity: upwards, magnitude of velocity: increases
✓ Correct answer
A: direction of velocity: downwards, magnitude of velocity: decreases
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