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Yes, cats have a unique ability to survive falls from great heights due to their flexible bodies and instinctual ability to spread out and slow their descent. This is known as the "cat righting reflex."

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Can a cat survive terminal velocity?

No, a cat cannot survive terminal velocity, which is the maximum speed an object can reach while falling through the air. The impact would be fatal to the cat.


Can you survive terminal velocity?

Yes, you can survive terminal velocity if you have the proper equipment, such as a parachute, to slow down your fall before reaching the ground. Terminal velocity is the maximum speed an object reaches when falling through the air, and with the right precautions, it is possible to survive a fall from this height.


Babies have been heard to survive from falls from great heights what is the terminal velocity of a baby at sea level?

The terminal velocity of a falling human (including a baby) at sea level is approximately 120 mph (193 km/h). At this speed, air resistance balances out the force of gravity, leading to a constant velocity. It is also worth noting that other factors, such as air pressure and body position, can influence the terminal velocity.


When can terminal velocity be good?

When trying to survive a parachute jump.


Can terminal velocity cost death?

Terminal velocity is the speed at which air friction produces enough drag to balance the effect of gravity and cease acceleeration (keeping the subject at a constant speed downward). For an unaided person, it is almost certain death since t.v. for us is about 200km/h. However with a parachute we are slowed to speeds at which we will easily survive.


How do ants survive a huge fall what technology do they have that humans do not?

Ants have a couple of things going for them, but mainly physics of airflow. In essence the terminal velocity of an ant in air is much slower than that of a human. Terminal velocity is the speed and which air resistance forces counter balance gravity and you do not accelerate (go any faster) anymore while falling. The terminal velocity of an ant is about 4 mph whereas a human is well over 100 mph. So an ant has much less of an impact speed when it hits the ground. The other thing (although minor after impact speed) that helps is an ant body is more deformable than a humans and able to absorb shock better.


How many feet can a cat survive falling?

Cats can typically survive falls from heights of up to 5 stories (around 50 feet) due to their "righting reflex," which allows them to twist their bodies mid-air to land on their feet. However, falls from greater heights can result in more severe injuries.


What does it mean to have nine lives?

There is an old myth that says cats have nine lives because they have such quick reflexes and seem to survive things that would kill other animals (like falling from great heights). This saying has come to mean that someone has a cat-like ability to survive bad situations.


How can a glow worm survive falling from a cave wall?

no they will not survive because they will either splatter or drown


How can you over come your fear after falling off a horse?

jump of a house and if you survive then you know you can survive a fall off of a horse


Can you to survive in a falling lift?

No. It is impossible to jump up to save your life and outrun the downwards pull of a falling lift, as in Mythbusters' Elevator Of Death


Why is it that a cat that falls from the top of a 50 story building will hit a safety net below no faster than if it fell from the twentieth story?

This is why cats have tails. Ever notice whenever a cat is walking along a fence or ledge their tail keeps swaying? That's their balance enhancer. Cat's have a very flexible spine and ribcage (some cats can squeeze under doors!), so they can orient their fall using the strong muscles behind it. When falling from a height of more than a couple feet, they are able to "swish" their spines with the help of the tail to make all four feet land on the ground. And by having three joints on each leg, they are able to reduce the impact force even further. (note: having four feet, weight is distributed over a much larger surface area for cats than humans.)