Question

a parachute works because the canvas of the parachute is acted upon by
a. inertia
b. gravity
c. velocity
d. momentum
please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

A parachute works because the large - area canvas is acted upon by air resistance. Gravity is the force that pulls the parachute and the person attached to it downward. Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. Velocity is a measure of the speed and direction of an object's motion. Momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity. The main force acting on the parachute canvas to slow down the fall is air resistance which opposes the force of gravity.

Answer:

B. gravity