A parachutist is falling constant (terminal) velocity. Which statement is not correct?

Explanation

At terminal velocity, the parachutist is falling at a constant speed, meaning there is no net conversion of gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy of the parachutist. Instead, the energy is dissipated through air resistance, converting it into kinetic energy and thermal energy of the air and a small amount into thermal energy of the parachutist. Hence, Option B is the correct answer because it states that gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy of the parachutist, which does not occur at terminal velocity. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they describe energy transformations that do occur during the fall at terminal velocity.