Compute the net force on the parachutist

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Solve the all parts of given problem:

Problem: A parachutist relies on air resistance (mainly on her parachute) to decrease her downward velocity. She and her parachute have a mass of 56.5kg and air resistance exerts a total upward force of 640N on her and her parachute.

Part A: Draw a free-body diagram for the parachutist.

Part B: Calculate the net force on the parachutist.

Part C: Is the net force upward or downward?

Part D: What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the parachutist?

Part E: What is the direction of the acceleration?

I need help to determine the magnitude of the acceleration of the parachutist.

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