The surface gravity of Mars is 3.7 m/s². If a person with mass of 100 kg were parachuting on Mars, what would be the force exerted by air resistance at terminal velocity? A) 980 N B) 490 N C) 370 N D) 100 N

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At terminal velocity, the force of air resistance would be equal and opposite to the force of gravity (weight) acting on the parachutist. Therefore, the force of air resistance would be 100 kg * 3.7 m/s^2 = 370 N.

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