Questions: Na oxe Neirtuva.

Transcript text: Na oxe Neirtuva.

Solution

Here's how to analyze the forces acting on the parachutist:

Step 1: Identify the forces

There are two main forces acting on the parachutist:

Tension (T): The upward force exerted by the parachute lines, given as 900 N.
Weight (W): The downward force due to gravity, calculated as mass (m) times the acceleration due to gravity (g). We'll use g = 9.8 m/s².

Step 2: Calculate the weight

W = m * g = 80 kg * 9.8 m/s² = 784 N

Step 3: Determine the net force

The net force is the difference between the upward tension and the downward weight. Since the tension is greater, the net force is upward.

Net Force = T - W = 900 N - 784 N = 116 N upwards

The net force acting on the parachutist is 116 N upwards.

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