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To lift the parachute up people carry light weights in it. So if light weights are needed to lift the parachute up heavy weights will fall the parachute quicker.

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Who falls faster when wearing the same size parachute a heavy person or a light person or do they both fall at the same speed?

Both a heavy person and a light person will fall at the same speed when wearing the same size parachute. The rate at which an object falls is determined by gravity, not weight. The parachute helps regulate the descent rate for both individuals.


Why does a heavy parachutist fall faster than a light parachutist who wears a parachute of the same size?

A heavy parachutist falls faster than a light parachutist wearing a parachute of the same size due to differences in their terminal velocities. Terminal velocity is the constant speed reached by an object when the force of gravity pulling it downward equals the force of air resistance pushing upward. The heavier parachutist experiences a greater gravitational force, leading to a higher terminal velocity compared to the lighter parachutist. This results in the heavier individual falling faster despite wearing a parachute of the same size.


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The weight of 4kg can be considered heavy or light depending on the context. For some people, 4kg may be heavy to lift, while for others it may be relatively light.


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Who falls faster when wearing the same size parachute a heavy person or a light person or do they both fall at the same speed?

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