Air Resistance/Drag

Define air resistance/drag:

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Using force arrows, show the direction and magnitude of the forces acting on him.

Label the forces. What are they called?

When the parachute is opened, what happens to the forces? What will happen to the speed of the person?

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What can you say about the size of the forces once the person is travelling at a constant speed?

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