A 65-kg skydiver falls with a terminal velocity of 50 m/s.What is the magnitude of the net force acting on the skydiver?
A)0 N
B)637 N
C)3250 N
D)1274 N
E)49 N

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Terminal velocity means that the air resistance force is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force of gravity (weight) of the skydiver. Therefore, the net force acting on the skydiver is 0 N.

A 65-Kg Skydiver Falls with a Terminal Velocity of 50