a parachute raches terminal velocity (the point where the jumper no longer speeds up and has reached maximum velocity) what is the value of Fdrag if Fg=850

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anonymous · Answer

"terminal velocity" means velocity is constant and acceleration is zero. Therefore the net force is zero, and Fdrag = 850 N.

isaiah.feynman · Answer

A more accurate way to put it would be to say that terminal velocity occurs when the drag force equals the weight of the falling object.