A skydiver steps from a helicopter and falls for 5 s before reaching terminal velocity. During this 5-s interval, her acceleration
A)is constant.
B)increases.
C)decreases.
D)is zero.
E)none of the above

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During the 5-second interval, the skydiver is accelerating due to gravity, but as air resistance increases, her acceleration decreases until she reaches terminal velocity.

A Skydiver Steps from a Helicopter and Falls for 5