Question

a skydiver is moving downward with decreasing speed as her parachute opens. which statement describes the skydivers motion? the skydiver has a constant velocity. the skydiver is accelerating. get 6 correct in a row jacob smith - valentines practice g.6 identify whether objects are accelerating

Explanation:

Step1: Recall acceleration concept

Acceleration is rate of change of velocity. When speed decreases, there is negative acceleration.

Step2: Analyze skydiver's motion

When parachute opens, air - resistance increases, causing speed to decrease as the skydiver moves downward. This means there is acceleration (negative in this case as speed is reducing).

Answer:

The skydiver is accelerating.