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When a parachute opens, the air exerts a large drag force on it. This upward force is initially greater than the weight of the skydiver and, thus, slows him down. Suppose the weight of the skydiver is 787 N and the drag force has a magnitude of 1,300 N. What are the magnitude and direction of his acceleration (use 2 significant figures)?

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          When a parachute opens, the air exerts a large drag force on it.
This upward force is initially greater than the weight of the
skydiver and, thus, slows him down. Suppose the weight of the
skydiver is 787 N and the drag force has a magnitude of
1,300 N. What are the magnitude and direction of his
acceleration (use 2 significant figures)?

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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04/11/2022

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Step 1:** Calculate the net force acting on the skydiver by subtracting the weight of the skydiver from the drag force: Net force = Drag force - Weight Net force = 1300 N - 787 N Net force = 513 N ** Show more…

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When a parachute opens, the air exerts a large drag force on it. This upward force is initially greater than the weight of the skydiver and, thus, slows him down. Suppose the weight of the skydiver is 787 N and the drag force has a magnitude of 1,300 N. What are the magnitude and direction of his acceleration (use 2 significant figures)?