Force of 500 N is acting on the parachutist.
Parachutist applies 500 N force in downward direction.
Answer:
300 N upward
Solution:
Parachutist feels air resistance of 800 N.
Thus, 800 N of force is acting in upward direction.
Total force acting on the parachutist is given by,
[tex] F_{net} [/tex] = air resistance force - force of parachutist
[tex] F_{net} [/tex] = 800-500
[tex] F_{net} [/tex] = 300 N
Direction of force is in upward direction because the air resistance force is more than force of parachutist.
