Question

A skydiver jumps from an airplane and opens his parachute. At some point during his fall, the downward force of gravity on the skydiver is equal to the upward force of drag on the parachute. Which of the following best describes the skydiver's motion at this point?
A
The skydiver is moving at an increasing speed.

B
The skydiver is moving at a constant speed.

C
The skydiver is accelerating downward.

D
The skydiver is decelerating upward.

Answer 1

D? @BenLindquist

Answer 2

Basically the net force is 0. There is no acceleration and velocity is constant. What do you think?

Answer 3

thnxs