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As long as it is not accelerating (going faster and faster, or slower and slower), the forces on the parachute are balanced. Initially, the parachute will accelerate - in this case the forces are unbalanced. It will continue accelerating, until the force of gravitation is balanced by the force of resistance.
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Does the material of a parachute affect how it falls?
yes it does
What energy changes occur when a parachute falls?
Light
How will the mass under the parachute effect the way it falls?
by ejaculating
Why a parachute descends slowly where the stone dropped from the same height falls rapidly?
Parachute has more drag (air resistance)
What two forces act on a parachute when it falls?
The two main forces acting upon a parachute when it falls is gravity and wind resistance. Gravity pushes the parachute down, however wind resistance slows the fall by pushing the opposite way to gravity.
How does the mass of plasticine on the end of a parachute affect how quickly it falls?
balls
How will punching a hole in a parachute affect the rate at which it falls?
wouldn't the air trapped in the parachute quickly go out, then you will quickly fall until splat on the ground
What are the parachutes for on a rocket?
The parachute of a rocket is used to slow down the rocket when it falls down.
How does a parachute's material affect the speed at which it falls?
it will start to change as the material gets thicker
What are famous places in Idaho?
Balanced Rock Shoshone Falls Twin Falls Perine bridge
What is the apex of a round parachute?
The apex would be the center of the round parachute.
How would a parachute open on mars?
A parachute would open ABOVE Mars, just as it would above our planet
