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laurencescou

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A parachutist falling at constant velocity is in a state of
 
  A) dynamic equilibrium.
  B) non-dynamic equilibrium.
  C) being in and out of dynamic equilibrium.
  D) none of the above

Question 2

When a 10-N object is suspended at rest by two equally-taut vertical strands of rope, the tension in each strand is
 
  A) less than 5 N.
  B) 5 N.
  C) more than 5 N.
  D) 10 N.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

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Answer: B





 

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