8. A skydiver is descending with a constant velocity. Consider air resistance. Diagram the forces acting upon the skydiver.
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A skydiver is descending with a constant velocity, which means they are not accelerating. This implies that the forces acting on the skydiver are balanced. The presence of air resistance is crucial in this scenario. Show more…
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