A skydiver is falling through the air before opening her parachute. She is falling at a constant speed (terminal velocity). Which statement about the forces acting on her is TRUE?
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Step 1: Identify that the speed is "constant".
Step 2: For speed to be constant, the forces must be balanced (net force = 0).
Step 3: The downward force (gravity) must be equal to the upward force (air resistance).
Correct answer: Gravity and air resistance are equal.
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