A parachutist is falling with speed of 55 m/s when his parachute opens. If the air resistance O a. 25 m/s O b.50 m/s O c. 40 m/s O d. 30 m/s Oe. None 2 -N, where w is the total weight of the man and parachute, find his speed if t= 10sec. Note:Net force on system = weight of system - air resistance. 25

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A parachutist is falling with speed of 55 m/s when his parachute opens. If the air resistance
O a. 25 m/s
O b. 50 m/s
O c. 40 m/s
O d. 30 m/s
O e. None
wy2
-N, where w is the total weight of the man and parachute, find his speed if t = 10sec. Note:Net force on system = weight of system - air resistance.
25
Transcribed Image Text:A parachutist is falling with speed of 55 m/s when his parachute opens. If the air resistance O a. 25 m/s O b. 50 m/s O c. 40 m/s O d. 30 m/s O e. None wy2 -N, where w is the total weight of the man and parachute, find his speed if t = 10sec. Note:Net force on system = weight of system - air resistance. 25
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