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How would a parachute land safely on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?
Because the gravity of Mars is only 37% that of Earth
How would the size of parachute required for a space probe be different on Mars which has a thin atmosphere or on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?
The atmosphere of Venus is very thick, and a parachute would have much greater drag for a given size, than on Earth or Mars. So it could be smaller to achieve the same slowing of a space probe's descent. On Mars, a larger parachute would be required, but fortunately Mars, being a smaller planet, has much less gravity than Earth, so the parachute does not have to resist the same acceleration force (which is roughly the same on Venus as on Earth).
How would the size of parachute required for a space probe be different on Venus which has a thick atmosphere or on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?
The atmosphere of Venus is very thick, and a parachute would have much greater drag for a given size, than on Earth or Mars. So it could be smaller to achieve the same slowing of a space probe's descent. On Mars, a larger parachute would be required, but fortunately Mars, being a smaller planet, has much less gravity than Earth, so the parachute does not have to resist the same acceleration force (which is roughly the same on Venus as on Earth).
How would a parachute open on mars?
A parachute would open ABOVE Mars, just as it would above our planet
How would the size of a parachute required to safely land a space probe differ on the planet Mars?
A parachute that would function on Mars would have to be very large, much larger than one used in Earth's atmosphere, because the atmospheric pressure on Mars is much lower. The surface pressure is only about 600 pascals, about 1/160th the sea level pressure on Earth. The thinner the atmosphere, the less force exerted against the parachute as it slows a falling craft. Some Mars probes are designed to use retro-rockets and inflatable cushioning bags, to supplement their parachutes.
Why does the mars rover use a parachute if there is no wind to provide resistance?
First of all, there's plenty of wind on Mars. Second, wind is not required, only an atmosphere, and Mars has one of those too.
What should the parachute size in mars?
Wouldn't work since there is no air at all. Edit: The atmosphere is thin, but there's enough to make a parachute work. We know this because some space probes have used parachutes to land on Mars. Sorry, I don't know what size they used.
Would you need a big parachute to land on mars?
No, Mars is the second smallest plant in our solar system which means it has a gravitational pull less than that of Earth (an other planets), which means you could have a smaller parachute for Mars than of Earth.
Would a person choke on mars atmosphere?
YES they would because of the atmosphere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD
How can you live on Mars?
it is possible to live on Mars but to do this you would need an atmosphere, and to have an atmosphere you need gases. To make these gases (there have been discussions about this) you would need to build factories to give off green house gases and make an atmosphere, because Mars is extremely cold at night, then we would have to get people to Mars. This would cost billions and would take a long time to build the atmosphere.
Is there enough atmosphere to live on Mars?
No. Mars has a very thin atmosphere, about 1/100th of Earth, which would kill if you were exposed to it.
Can you breath the atmosphere on Mars?
Yes, and then you would die.
