Calculating the Force on a Parachuter Falling at 25 ms-1

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Start date Oct 20, 2009
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Falling Force

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The discussion centers on calculating the resultant force acting on a parachuter with a mass of 75 kg falling at a constant speed of 25 m/s. The relevant equation used is F = ma, where 'm' is mass and 'a' is acceleration. Since the parachuter is falling at a constant speed, the net force is zero, leading to the conclusion that the correct answer is (d) No net force. Participants confirm this understanding, reinforcing the concept that constant velocity indicates balanced forces. The discussion effectively clarifies the relationship between speed, mass, and resultant force in this scenario.

Oct 20, 2009

songoku

Homework Statement

A parachuter of mass 75 kg falls towards the Earth at a speed of 25 ms^-1. What is the resultant force acting on the person?

a. 750 N
b. 450 N
c. 1,350 N
d. No net force
e. 1,500 N

Homework Equations

F = ma

The Attempt at a Solution

I think the answer is (d) because 25 ms^-1 is constant speed. Am I right?

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Oct 20, 2009

rl.bhat

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Yes. You are right.

Oct 20, 2009

songoku

Thanks a lot Mr. rl.bhat

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