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."
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.
Surviving a fall in an elevator depends on various factors such as the speed of the fall, the design of the elevator, and safety features in place. In general, falls from heights of more than 10 stories (around 100 feet) are unlikely to be survivable for most people. However, there have been rare cases of individuals surviving falls from greater heights due to unique circumstances or safety measures. It is important to prioritize elevator safety and follow proper protocols to minimize the risk of accidents.
Male sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to 5 days, while female sperm can survive for up to 3 days.
Male sperm typically survive in the female reproductive tract for up to 5 days, while female sperm can survive for up to 7 days.
Living things must obtain and use energy, grow and develop, reproduce, respond to their environment, and maintain homeostasis in order to survive.
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.
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.
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 trying to survive a parachute jump.
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.
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.
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.
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.
no they will not survive because they will either splatter or drown
jump of a house and if you survive then you know you can survive a fall off of a horse
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
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.)