A) A 41.5 kg parachutist is moving straight downward with a speed of 3.55 m/s.If the parachutist comes to rest with constant acceleration over a distance of 0.775 m, what force does the ground exert on her?
F = ____________ N
B) If the parachutist comes to rest over a shorter distance, is the force exerted by the ground greater than, less than, or the same as in part A? Explain.
F = ____________ N
B) If the parachutist comes to rest over a shorter distance, is the force exerted by the ground greater than, less than, or the same as in part A? Explain.