Opening a parachute reduces terminal velocity because:

  1. upthrust disappears
  2. gravity is weaker
  3. the larger area greatly increases air drag
  4. weight decreases
Answer

C) the larger area greatly increases air drag

A new, lower terminal speed is reached. SLO P-11-B-42 · Understanding

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