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Which forces slow things down out of upthrust friction weight and air resistance?

Friction, weight, and air resistance are forces that can slow things down. Friction opposes the motion of objects sliding past each other, weight is the force due to gravity pulling objects downwards, and air resistance is caused by air pushing against objects moving through it. Upthrust, also known as buoyancy, is a force that opposes weight but typically does not slow objects down.


What is air resistance for kids?

Air resistance is a force that pushes against things as they move through the air. When you ride a bike, run, or jump, you can feel the force of air resistance trying to slow you down. The bigger or faster you are moving, the stronger the air resistance will be.


What happens to the air resistance as the parachute opens?

Air resistance will increase when the parachute opens, and the decent of the skydiver will slow down.


What are some example of activities or inventions that manipulate air resistance to slow things down or speed them up?

Parachutes manipulate air resistance to slow down the fall of objects, while wingsuits increase surface area to slow down the descent of skydivers. In terms of speeding up, vehicles like race cars and bicycles are designed to reduce air resistance by having streamlined shapes and aerodynamic features.


When you deploy your parachute do you go up or just slow down?

When you deploy your parachute, you do not go up; you simply slow down due to air resistance and drag. The parachute increases your air resistance by capturing air in its canopy, which slows your descent speed until you reach a safe landing speed.

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