Question 19

Fig. shows a man with a parachute. Name the force which is responsible for his downward motion. Will he come down with the same speed without the parachute?

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Force of gravity. No, without the parachute his speed will be higher.

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Question 19 Fig. shows a man with a parachute. Name the force which is responsible for his downward motion. Will he come down with the same speed without the parachute?

Force of gravity. No, without the parachute his speed will be higher.

Question 19

Fig. shows a man with a parachute. Name the force which is responsible for his downward motion. Will he come down with the same speed without the parachute?