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A sky diver jumps out of a plane. After he reaches terminal velocity, he opens his parachute. Of the two forces - the air resistance and gravity acting on the sky diver after the parachute opens, which is greater.

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To solve the question of which force is greater after the skydiver opens the parachute, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Forces Acting on the Skydiver When the skydiver jumps from the plane, two main forces act on him: 1. **Gravitational Force (Weight)**: This force pulls him downward towards the Earth. 2. **Air Resistance (Drag)**: This force opposes the motion of the skydiver as he falls through the air. ### Step 2: Terminal Velocity ...
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