CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2007 · Paper 1 · Question Q11

A parachutist of mass 80\text{ kg} descends vertically at a constant velocity of 3.0\text{ m s}^{-1}. What is the resultant downward force acting on her?

1. (A)800\text{ N}
2. (B)560\text{ N}
3. (C)240\text{ N}
4. (D)0\text{ N}