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Kikoku

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on: Jul 29, 2018
A skydiver who weighs 500 N reaches terminal velocity at 90 km/h. The air resistance on the skydiver is
 
  A) 90 N.
  B) 250 N.
  C) 410 N.
  D) 500 N.
  E) none of the above

Question 2

A parachutist steps from a hovering helicopter and falls for 5 s before reaching terminal velocity. During this 5-s interval, her acceleration
 
  A) is constant.
  B) increases.
  C) decreases.
  D) is zero.
  E) none of the above


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rachel

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

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


Kikoku

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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