A parachutist weighs 1000N. When she opens her parachute, it pulls upwards on her with a force of 2000N.

Posted: 15-12-2022

A parachutist weighs 1000N. When she opens her parachute, it pulls upwards on her with a force of 2000N.

a Draw a diagram to show the forces acting on the parachutist.

b Calculate the resultant force acting on her.

c What effect will this force have on her?