Question

a skier pushes himself along the snow on flat ground. he feels air resistance on his body. which way is his net force vector pointing? a. backward b. up c. forward d. down

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the forces

When the skier pushes himself along the snow, the main force he applies is in the forward direction. Air resistance acts opposite to the direction of motion (backward), but the net force is determined by the dominant force. Since he is moving forward (pushing to move), the net force direction is forward.

Answer:

C. Forward