Question

A balloonist drops an apple weighing 1.5 N over the side of the balloon's gondola. As it falls and increases speed, the drag force from the air upward on it increases. When the upward force is 0.7 N, what is the direction and magnitude of the net force on the apple?

Answer 1

Answer:0.8 N downwards

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Weight of Apple(W)= 1.5 N

As the apple falls its speed increases

Drag force
`(F_d)=0.7 N`

net force on Apple

`F_(net)=W-F_d`

`F_(net)=1.5-0.7=0.8 N`

net Force is 0.8 N downwards