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A 60-kg skydiver jumps from an airplane 4000 m above the earth. After falling 450 m, he reaches a terminal speed of 55 m/s (about 120 mph). This means that after this time his speed does not increase any more.

(a) Draw a free-body diagram for the skydiver.

(b) What is the magnitude of the air drag force on the skydiver, after he reaches terminal speed?

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