Question: Problem Number 1 ( 1 0 pts ) A parachutist jumps at an altitude of 3 0 0 0 meters. If the parachute does not

Problem Number 1(10 pts) A parachutist jumps at an altitude of 3000 meters. If the parachute does not open, she is expected to approach a terminal speed of 30 m/sec.(g =10 m/s2)(a)[4 points] Assuming that air resistance is proportional to speed, about how long does it take her to reach 90% of the terminal speed? (b)[2 points] How far has she traveled in reaching 90% of the terminal speed? After her parachute opens, her speed is slowed to 3m/sec. As she hits the ground, she flexes her knees to absorb the shock. (c)[4 points] How far must she bend her knees in order to experience deceleration no greater than 10 g? Assume that her knees are like a spring with a resisting force proportional to displacement (mechanical energy is conserved).

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