A skydiver is falling at a speed slightly less than terminal velocity. Which of the following statements about the magnitude of the forces on the skydiver is true?
W) The air resistance is less than the weight, and the net force is down
X) The air resistance is equal to the weight, and the net force is zero
Y) The air resistance is equal to the weight, and the net force is down
Z) The air resistance is greater than the weight, and the net force is down
✔️Answer:W) THE AIR RESISTANCE IS LESS THAN THE WEIGHT, AND THE NET FORCE IS DOWN
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