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because of air resistance because of air resistance/ pressure
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Give an example of an object that is in free fall?
A skydiver. The International Space Station. Any TV satellite. The Moon.
What energy does a skydiver lose as they fall?
Potential energy.
How fast does a skydiver fall?
Speed during free fall can change depending on a skydiver's size and body orientation. In the belly to earth orientation, the speed is about 120 mph. If the skydiver is wearing a wing suit, their vertical speed could be as low as 60 to 70 mph. In a head down orientation, the speed can often be greater than 200 mph.
What type of friction causes a sky diver's acceleration to change as he fall?
A sky diver is falling through a Fluid with a measurable viscosity. The fluid is AIR. Pushing air molecules out of the way, and having them rub along the body of the skydiver's clothing causes friction (heat). This resulting friction on a human sized body results in a terminal velocity of approximately 124 MPH (200 KPH).
What is an example of air friction?
a skydiver falling is affected by air friction or he would fall straight down in an instant
Why is a skydiver not really a free fall?
because of air resistance because of air resistance/ pressure
Why is a skydiver not in freefall?
A skydiver is not in freefall when they have opened their parachute. The move from free-fall to controlled decent under a wing.
If a skydiver shot a pistol at another skydiver in mid free fall what would happen?
The bullet would either hit or miss the target, depending on how good the aim of the first skydiver was. Since the shooter was in free fall, he would be pushed back and probably begin to rotate rapidly.
Give an example of an object that is in free fall?
A skydiver. The International Space Station. Any TV satellite. The Moon.
When a skydiver jumps from a plane he is in a condition known as what?
Panic?Terror?Exhilaration?No, "FREE-FALL". Although one or more of the first three are likely, as well.By the way; a skydiver is only in freefall for about a second after the jump. After that, the air resistance of his body begins to slow him down until he reaches "terminal velocity".
What energy does a skydiver lose as they fall?
Potential energy.
How fast does a skydiver fall?
Speed during free fall can change depending on a skydiver's size and body orientation. In the belly to earth orientation, the speed is about 120 mph. If the skydiver is wearing a wing suit, their vertical speed could be as low as 60 to 70 mph. In a head down orientation, the speed can often be greater than 200 mph.
A skydiver jumps from a plane at an altitude of 7000 feet What is the approximate altitude of the diver after fifteen seconds of free fall?
For the average skydiver, the first 15 seconds would cover 2,000 feet. So jumping from 7,000 feet would put him at 5,000 feet in 15 seconds.
How do you solve the problem of the skydiver had fries and a milk shake why was he nervous?
a skydiver is at one g on the plane but in free fall is at 0 G - the sudden change from 1 g to zero g may causes one to vomit. It happens to astronauts as well when entering orbit.
Why do skydivers usually fall with their arms and legs spread out?
The spreading of the arms and legs slows the fall and gives the skydiver more control of the fall.
How fast do skydivers fall through the the air?
A skydiver, falling without an open parachute, will reach a terminal velocity of approx 200 km per hour (55 metres/second).
What effect would opening a parachute have on a skydiver's fall?
Only if they have a heart attack, but not likely.
