Calculating Friction Force on Falling Object: Ann T Matter (Weight 600N)

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Homework Statement


Ann T Matter (yeah, my teacher is that lame) (weight 600 Newtons) is falling through the air at a terminal velocity of 120 mph. How much friction is acting on her?


Homework Equations


none were given to us to use. but I'm not sure if that means that we shouldn't use any


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this is an odd question to me. all i can gather is that there is less than 600 Newtons of Friction Force acting against Ann (if i am even right about that). but the 120 mph is confusing me
 
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If Ann has reached her terminal velocity it means her velocity is constant. This means no acceleration.
If there is no acceleration, what do you know about the resultant force on her?
 
Stonebridge said:
If Ann has reached her terminal velocity it means her velocity is constant. This means no acceleration.
If there is no acceleration, what do you know about the resultant force on her?

oh thanks! 600 N. thanks a lot