A skydiver reaches a "terminal velocity" of 120 km/h.If the skydiver has a mass of 59.0 kg,what is the magnitude of the upward force on the skydiver due to wind resistance? (Use g = 9.8 m/s². ) A)578 N B)6.02 N C)5.42 N D)636 N

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The upward force due to wind resistance equals the gravitational force at terminal velocity. The gravitational force is calculated as mass times gravity: 59.0 kg * 9.8 m/s² = 578.2 N, which rounds to 578 N.

A Skydiver Reaches a "Terminal Velocity" of 120 Km/h