Urgent Physics HW Help: Parachute, Biking in Windy Day

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Increasing the area of a parachute will cause it to descend slower and increase its drag force, making options A and C correct. The second question highlights that riding a bike in windy conditions is difficult due to the increased drag force and wind velocity, making options C and D correct. There is some confusion regarding whether air density increases with wind, but it is generally accepted that wind affects drag rather than air density directly. The discussion emphasizes the need for clarity in understanding the physics behind these scenarios. Accurate answers are crucial for completing the homework effectively.
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If you increase the area of the parachute what would happen? (select all that apply)

A. parachute will descend slower
B. parachute will move upward
C. parachute's drag force will increase
D. Nothing changes
On the windy day, why is it difficult to ride a bike? (select all that apply)

A. Because air density increased
B. Because drag coefficient increased
C. Because drag force increased
D. Because the wind velocity increased

both questions have mult. answers supposdly.
 
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What were your thoughts on each?
 
mg0stisha said:
What were your thoughts on each?
I thought the first one was b and c and the second was a and , really need to figure it out though
 
C is correct for the first one, I'm not too sure about B though.

As for the second one, what's your reasoning behind this? Is the air density really increasing as it gets windier outside?
 
listen mg0shtisha, thanks so much for your help and i know youre trying to guide me in the right direction, but i need your straightest answer on which you think are correct, i have been awake for 30 hours straight and really need your help
 
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