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What will happen if a parachutist opens its parachute before reaching its terminal velocity?
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During free fall, the parachutist reaches a terminal velocity (a constant velocity) of somewhere between 120 and 180 miles per hour. (If you go feet first, you go faster than if you lie on your back or front). When the parachute opens (hopefully), the terminal speed is reduced to around 12 miles/hour.
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∙ 14y agoThe wind in his face is very forceful and pushes against him so hard that he can not speed up. Terminal velocity is approximately 200 mph depending on the jump suit the skydiver is wearing and in what configuration he is holding his body.
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∙ 14y agoAs the parachute opens, it moves against air which causes air resistance. The air resistance is like friction and will slow down the falling person.
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∙ 14y agoIf the parachutist opens it before reaching terminal velocity, it will take much time to reach the ground for the latter has to cover a long distance with minimal speed.
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∙ 13y ago320 km/h
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What is the approx terminal velocity of a human in feet per second?
It depends. Surface Friction could vary. If a person was in the traditional parachute jumper freefall, it is slower and would never meet the terminal velocity of an individual falling through the air whereby his body is vertical.Statistics showthat a human falling through the air can reach up to speeds of 210mph (93metres per second) at the most.
The greatest velocity a falling object reaches?
The greatest velocity that a falling object can achieve is termed, terminal velocity. The equation for terminal velocity is equal to the square root of (2mg / (air density * projected area * drag coefficient))
What is the greates velocity a falling object can reach called?
The fastest velocity a falling object can reach is called its terminal velocity. This happens when the force of air resistance is equal to the downwards force of weight (gravity), so the object is in equilibrium, and thus reaches a constant velocity.
Babies have been heard to survive from falls from great heights what is the terminal velocity of a baby at sea level?
I don't know about a child, but terminal velocity for a skydiver is roughly 120 miles per hour, depending on their position in which they fall.
What happens when kinetic energy is absorbed as an object moves toward the earth?
The kinetic energy increases as the velocity increases (KE = 1/2mv2) until terminal velocity is reached, at which point the velocity becomes constant, and kinetic energy will no longer increase. The potential energy and kinetic energy will be at equilibrium, where PE = -KE.
What does a parachute do to terminal velocity?
It decreases the terminal velocity of the parachutist.
Does a parachutist considered as a free falling object?
Yes, then not really, then definitely not: * Yes ... immediately after jumping. * Not really ... once terminal velocity is reached. * Definitely not ... after the parachute opens.
What happens to a parachutist as he descends?
His velocity remains same if parachute is working properly
When A parachutist reaches it terminal speed?
The parachutist will no longer accelerate. They will just glide with constant velocity and enjoy the scenery.
What effect terminal velocity and air resistance have on a sky diver when he opens his parachute?
Air resistance increases and terminal velocity decreases when the parachute has opened.
Why is terminal velocity with a parachute open less than the terminal velocity before it was open?
because there is more air resistance
When can terminal velocity be good?
When trying to survive a parachute jump.
What force would change if a parachutist opens the parachute during the fall What will happen to the net force and acceleration over time after that?
At terminal velocity (forces balanced): drag coefficient changes when chute is opened, increasing drag force , net force is upward, deceleration takes place to new (lower) terminal velocity.
Method for testing a parachute's terminal velocity?
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How does a parachute reduce the terminal velocity of a person falling through the air?
The parachute increase the surface area and so therefore increase air resistance, slowing the person down, and reducing terminal velocity.
What happens before terminal velocity takes place?
Before reaching terminal velocity, an object will fall faster and faster.
What kind of force opposes the motion of parachute?
Air resistance acts up. Weight acts down. When they are equal in size, the parachutist falls at terminal velocity, without accelerating. Air resistance, like all frictional forces is electromagnetic.
