A large person and a small person wish to parachute at equal terminal velocities. The larger person will have to
A)get a larger parachute.
B)jump lightly.
C)pull upward on the supporting strands to decrease the downward net force.
D)jump first from the plane.
E)none of the above

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A larger parachute increases air resistance, helping the larger person achieve the same terminal velocity as the smaller person.

A Large Person and a Small Person Wish to Parachute