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6 A parachutist falls towards the ground at constant speed with a fully open parachute. Which statement is correct? A There are no forces acting on the parachutist. B The upward force on the parachute is equal to the weight of the parachutist. C The upward force on the parachute is greater than the weight of the parachutist. D The upward force on the parachute is less than the weight of the parachutist.
6 A parachutist falls towards the ground at constant speed with a fully open parachute.
Which statement is correct?
A There are no forces acting on the parachutist.
B The upward force on the parachute is equal to the weight of the parachutist.
C The upward force on the parachute is greater than the weight of the parachutist.
D The upward force on the parachute is less than the weight of the parachutist.
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