MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Two skydivers open parachutes of different sizes and fall at the same constant velocity. One skydiver is three times heavier than the other. What are the relative upward forces acting on the skydivers?
    		 

    A

    		 The upward force acting on both skydivers is the same.

    B

    		 The upward force acting on the lighter skydiver is three times greater than the upward force acting on the heavier skydiver.

    C

    		 The upward force acting on the heavier skydiver is three times greater than the upward force on the lighter skydiver.

    D

    		 This is impossible. The heavier skydiver will fall faster than the lighter one.



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