A mass of mass m, experiences a viscous drag, F and an upthrust, U as...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2007

A mass of mass m, experiences a viscous drag, F and an upthrust, U as he descends towards the ground at a steady velocity, Using a parachute. If the acceleration of free fall is g, which of the following expressions is correct?

  • A. FU = mg
  • B. U + F - mg = 0
  • C. U - F = mg
  • D. F - U - mg = 0

Correct Answer: B. U + F - mg = 0



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