Respuesta :
To determine how much force the parachute should add so that the skydiver can float gently down, we need to consider the forces acting on the skydiver.
When the skydiver falls, the force of gravity pulls them downward. To float gently down, the parachute should provide an upward force (known as air resistance) that balances the force of gravity.
The force of gravity acting on the skydiver can be calculated using the formula:
Force of gravity = mass * acceleration due to gravity
To balance this force, the parachute should provide an equal and opposite force in the upward direction. This force should be equal to the force of gravity acting on the skydiver.
By comparing the given options for the force that the parachute should add, you should select the option that is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the force of gravity acting on the skydiver. This will ensure that the forces are balanced, allowing the skydiver to descend gently to the ground.
