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No, by definition, a fall from a great height is not safe.
Cats do show a survivability increase from great heights as compared to moderate heights. A cat will achieve its terminal velocity after falling from a height of approximately 30 feet. Falling from a higher altitude gives the cat time to accept its fate and relax before it hits. By not hitting in a tensed-up condition the animal is somewhat less likely to suffer life-threatening injuries.
A fall from 30 feet will see the cat hitting the ground doing ~60 miles per hour in about 1.4 seconds.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, they can. Actually they can't fall from seven story buildings but can from eight. This is because the time in which it takes them to fall seven levels is not enough for them to turn their body around so that their feet can land on the ground. However eight levels are enough for them to twist and turn their bodies so they can land safely on the ground.
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∙ 13y agoAssuming that it is a straight fall without strong winds or being bounced of a sloping Cliff or wall A cat fares better if it falls from the top of a high building then it does if you drop it of the first floor. This is because a cat is relatively light and is able to prepare itself better for landing if it has more time to do so. so theoreticaly you should be able to drop one out of an airplane.
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∙ 12y agoThey use their quick reflexes and long tail to quickly maneuver themselves while they are in the air to land on their feet, where their foot pads, ankels, knees and hip joints can absorb the impact of landing.
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∙ 14y agoWell,Probely.Cats Have Jumped Like 15 Stories.
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∙ 13y agoWhy would you want to drop you cat? >.>
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∙ 11y agoit is weird but cats always land on their feet
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∙ 16y agoIt's not likely, but miracles never cease.
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Can cat fly if dropped high enough?
Cats have a terminal velocity that is not fatal if they fall. In fact, if cats are dropped high enough they will spread themselves out like a parachute.
How can cats drop from a high place?
They can curve their back to many angles, and if it is too high for that, they land on their back and spread the force of the fall.
Do cats always land in their feet?
No. At some point, a cat will fall and hurt itself if it is high enough up.
Why does a satellite need to be high above the earth?
If they were closer, then they could potentially fall to the ground. (WillyD)
Why does cat always land their feet?
It depends on the height measure, and furthermore, if a cat's tail is broken or the tip of it has been smashed they won't always land on their feet. If its tail is fine and its not to high up then Yes.
How high did the Hindenburg fly?
as high as it can safely go.
How do you land safely from high altitudes?
With a parachute
What causes flood to happen?
High rain fall and rivers and lakes over flowing :)
How do satellites fall back to Earth?
That will happen if they lose movement energy - usually due to atmospheric drag, if they are not high enough above Earth.
Do cats react to a ghost?
Cats have high senses, yes they do detect ghost.
How high is the sun in fall?
That entirely depends on your latitude, but on the fall equinox, lets say for simplicity you are at 45 degrees N, then on the Fall equinox the sun would be 45 degrees above the souther horizon at noon. In the tropics the sun can be at the zenith (90 degrees overhead).
Can you have plastic dog gates for cats?
Well cats can jump very very high!
