A skydiver jumps from a high-flying plane. As the velocity of her fall increases, the acceleration
A)increases.
B)decreases.
C)remains unchanged regardless of air resistance.

Name: A skydiver jumps from a high-flying plane. As the velocity of her fall increases, the acceleration A)increases. B)decreases. C)remains unchanged regardless of air resistance.
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As the skydiver's velocity increases, air resistance increases, which reduces the net force acting on her and thus decreases her acceleration.

A Skydiver Jumps from a High-Flying Plane