Question

1. the skydiver in the figure below falls at a constant speed in the spread - eagle position. after opening the parachute, is the skydiver accelerating? if so, in which direction? explain your answer.

Explanation:

Acceleration is a change in velocity. Since the skydiver is falling at a constant speed, there is no change in velocity in the vertical direction. Also, no information is given about any horizontal - motion changes. So, the skydiver is not accelerating.

Answer:

No, the skydiver is not accelerating.