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Zoey63294

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on: Jul 29, 2018
A big and a small person wish to parachute at equal terminal velocities. The big person should
 
  A) jump first.
  B) jump lightly.
  C) pull upward on the supporting strands to decrease the downward net force.
  D) get a larger parachute.
  E) none of the above

Question 2

An ion is
 
  A) an atom having a particular number of protons in the nucleus.
  B) an atom in an excited state.
  C) two or more atoms stuck together.
  D) an atom with an excess or deficiency of electrons.
  E) a device used to press clothes.


bassamabas

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

D


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