A falling skydiver of mass 100 kg experiences 500 N air resistance. The acceleration of the skydiver is

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The net force acting on the skydiver is the gravitational force minus the air resistance: (100 kg * 9.8 m/s²) - 500 N = 980 N - 500 N = 480 N. The acceleration is the net force divided by the mass: 480 N / 100 kg = 4.8 m/s². In terms of g (9.8 m/s²), this is 4.8/9.8 ≈ 0.49 g, which is approximately 0.5 g.

A Falling Skydiver of Mass 100 Kg Experiences 500 N