Question: A falling sky diver reaches terminal speed with her parachute closed. After the parachute is opened, what parameters change to decrease this terminal speed?

A falling sky diver reaches terminal speed with her parachute closed. After the parachute is opened, what parameters change to decrease this terminal speed?

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