Suppose a 50-kg box is falling at its terminal velocity (i.e., at constant velocity). (a) Write at least two physical quantities given in the problem.  (b) Draw a free-body diagram of the forces acting on the box. (c) What is the weight of the box?  (d) What is the net force on the box? (e) Calculate the force exerted on the box by air resistance.

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Suppose a 50-kg box is falling at its terminal velocity (i.e., at constant velocity). (a) Write at least two physical quantities given in the problem.  (b) Draw a free-body diagram of the forces acting on the box. (c) What is the weight of the box?  (d) What is the net force on the box? (e) Calculate the force exerted on the box by air resistance. 

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