As the parachutist is descending at a steady rate
we can conclude that

Acceleration indicates the change in velocity
given the constant velocity in this scenario

Thus, in this situation, we find the acceleration to be zero
It’s understood from Newton's second law

where a is equal to 0


Here, the force due to gravity
equals the force due to buoyancy
Hence, we can deduce

therefore

as such the upward force is counteracted by the downward force.
The work done can be calculated using the equation:
Work = Force x Distance = Change in kinetic energy
The kinetic energy is derived using the following formula: KE = (1/2)*m*v^2
Thus, the change in kinetic energy is calculated as (1/2)*m*(Vf)^2 - (1/2)*m*(Vo)^2
Where:
Vf represents the final speed = 90 kph = 25 m/s
Vo denotes the initial speed = 72 kph = 20 m/s
By substituting in the given values:
Work = (1/2)*2500*(25^2) - (1/2)*2500*(20^2) = 281250 J, which can also be represented as 2.8 x 10^5 Joules.
The correct choice among the options is A.