A 500-N parachutist opens his chute and experiences an air resistance force of 800 N. The net force on the parachutist is then

A) 300 N downward.
B) 500 N downward.
C) 800 N downward.
D) 300 N upward.
E) 500 N upward.


Answer: D

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