The spacecraft shown below weighs 6.1 million pounds. The rocket produces 7.5 million pounds of thrust.
When the spacecraft falls back to earth, a parachute helps it fall safely. Explain the forces acting during this landing.
(1 point)
O The parachute's downward force resists gravity's downward force.
O The parachute's upward force resists gravity's upward force.
O The parachute's downward force resists gravity's upward force.
O The parachute's upward force resists gravity's downward force.
The correct answer is:
The parachute's downward force resists gravity's downward force.