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Karly Barajas

2 September, 02:49

A parachutist is falling with terminal velocity. Which of the following statement is not correct?

a) Gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy of the air

b) G. P. E is converted into K. E of the parachutist

c) G. P. E is converted into thermal energy of the air

d) G. P. E is converted into thermal energy of the parachutist

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