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How does the surface area of a parachute affect the speed it falls at?
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∙ 11y ago
The surface area of a parachute can be different sizes and weights. If the surface is smooth then the you will fall faster because the texture is smooth and the air will slip by it. if it is rough then it will be slower because the the air will come into the parachute slower.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoyes it does-the bigger it is the more air resistance it is trapping
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∙ 14y agoYes- small objects fall more quickly than large objects
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∙ 14y agoYes,
A larger parachute will catch more air and create more drag than a smaller parachute
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∙ 12y agoThe size and shape of the frontal cross-section of an object will affect it's speed unless it is traveling through a vacuum. This is called form drag.
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∙ 6y agoAir resistance.
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How does a parachute's material affect the speed at which it falls?
it will start to change as the material gets thicker
How does size affect the speed of a falling parachute?
The larger the size of the parachute the more air resistance is caused because its larger surface traps more air. Becuase there is more air resistance the larger the parachute the slower it travels to the ground. The smaller the parachute the faster it falls to the ground for the opposite reason.
How does an open parachute increase air resistance of a falling skydiver?
the parachute has a big space area so that when he falls through the air the air molecules get collected by the parachute therefore reducing speed of falling down PS. doesnt mean he doesnt fall at all
Does increasing the size of the parachute change the speed at which it falls?
the bigger the parachute the slower it falls. but, that is dangerous because it carries more so they try not to make them to big because one gust of wind could blow you a mile to 2 miles off course.
Does air resistance help a parachute slow down?
Of course it does. If there was no air resistance then the parachute would accelerate at the speed of gravity which is 9.8m/s/s. If a human were using a parachute and there was no air resistance then they would die. "Air resists the motion of objects traveling through it because its molecules collide with the molecules of the object. This resistance to the motion is beneficial because the force acts to slow down a parachute jumper's speed of fall. The jumper falls with increasing speed until the parachute is opened. The greater air resistance acting on the surface of the parachute will bring the jumper to a terminal velocity and will enable the parachutist to safely reach the ground".http://amyallen.org/mhs/applied_physics/physics_of_flight/rocket/parachutes_payloads.pdf
How does a parachute's material affect the speed at which it falls?
it will start to change as the material gets thicker
How does size affect the speed of a falling parachute?
The larger the size of the parachute the more air resistance is caused because its larger surface traps more air. Becuase there is more air resistance the larger the parachute the slower it travels to the ground. The smaller the parachute the faster it falls to the ground for the opposite reason.
How does an open parachute increase air resistance of a falling skydiver?
the parachute has a big space area so that when he falls through the air the air molecules get collected by the parachute therefore reducing speed of falling down PS. doesnt mean he doesnt fall at all
Does the amount of holes in a parachute affect the speed it travels?
yes, if the parachute has holes then it might go slow to were it's traveling
How does the size or shape of a parachute affect the way it works?
If the hole is bigger the parachute speed will decrease
Does increasing the size of the parachute change the speed at which it falls?
the bigger the parachute the slower it falls. but, that is dangerous because it carries more so they try not to make them to big because one gust of wind could blow you a mile to 2 miles off course.
Does air resistance help a parachute slow down?
Of course it does. If there was no air resistance then the parachute would accelerate at the speed of gravity which is 9.8m/s/s. If a human were using a parachute and there was no air resistance then they would die. "Air resists the motion of objects traveling through it because its molecules collide with the molecules of the object. This resistance to the motion is beneficial because the force acts to slow down a parachute jumper's speed of fall. The jumper falls with increasing speed until the parachute is opened. The greater air resistance acting on the surface of the parachute will bring the jumper to a terminal velocity and will enable the parachutist to safely reach the ground".http://amyallen.org/mhs/applied_physics/physics_of_flight/rocket/parachutes_payloads.pdf
Explain why a man using a parachute falls through air slowly while a stone falls through air very fast?
When an object falls through air, it experiences air resistance. This air resistance is a force that opposes the object's motion. The amount of air resistance an object experiences depends on the object's shape, size, and speed. A man using a parachute falls slowly because the parachute creates a large amount of air resistance. A stone falls very fast because it has a small amount of air resistance.
What design factors affect the stability of a parachute?
Parachutist weight. Gravity. Wind flow. Landing speed. Jump height. Weather.
How Does the mass of an object affect the speed with which it falls?
The more mass it has, the faster it will fall and vice versa.
How do the amount of a rock's surface area affect its rate of weathering?
the speed get high
Why is a skydiver not in freefall?
A skydiver is not in freefall when they have opened their parachute. The move from free-fall to controlled decent under a wing.
