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Are the forces on the parachutes balanced?

A. The parachutes fall at a constant speed, so the forces are balanced.
B. There is a change in motion, so the forces are balanced.
C. The parachutes fall at a constant speed, so the forces are unbalanced.
D. There is a change in motion, so the forces are unbalanced.


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Answer:

When the parachute opens, air resistance becomes much greater than gravity. The forces are no longer balanced and this changes her speed.

Explanation:

Eventually the upward force of the air equals the downward force of gravity. When forces are balanced the speed remains constant.