Question
What is the upward force acting on a skydiver of mass 60\, kg who is falling at a uniform speed of 2\, m/s ?
NDA
General Ability
General Science
2026
NDA 2026 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. 0
- B. 60\, N
- C. 588\, N
- D. 708\, N
Answer
C. 588\, N
Step-by-step solution
Since the skydiver is falling at a uniform speed, the acceleration is zero. According to Newton's second law, the net force acting on the skydiver is zero. The upward force (air resistance) must perfectly balance the downward force (weight). F_ up = mg F_ up = 60 9.8 = 588\, N Answer: 588\, N
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