A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and power9702/12 · May/June 2016 · Q161 Mark

A parachutist is falling at constant (terminal) velocity. Which statement is not correct?

AGravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy of the air.

BGravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy of the parachutist.

CGravitational potential energy is converted into thermal energy of the air.

DGravitational potential energy is converted into thermal energy of the parachutist.

✓ Correct answer

B: Gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy of the parachutist.

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Topic: Work, energy and power, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 16.

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