A typical parachute has multiple suspension lines that are connected to the canopy. The number of suspension lines can vary depending on the size and design of the parachute, but it is usually around 20-30 lines.
To make a good egg drop contest parachute, you will need a lightweight material like a plastic bag or tissue paper, strings or yarn for suspension lines, and a small cup or basket to hold the egg. Cut the material into a large square, attach the suspension lines to the corners and secure them to the cup or basket. Test your parachute from different heights to see how it performs and make adjustments as needed.
Parachutes are most commonly made of nylon. The term "ripstop nylon" used to be applied to the construction materials, but any more, it is "nylon" from which almost all chutes are made. During WWII parachutes were made of silk as nylon wasn't around yet.
Some physical aspects that can be changed on a parachute include the shape and size of the canopy, the length of the suspension lines, the type of fabric used, and the addition of vents or panels to control air flow. Each of these factors can affect the descent rate, stability, and overall performance of the parachute.
A hemisphere design parachute typically consists of a canopy made of two semi-circular panels sewn together, a suspension line system connecting the canopy to the harness, a deployment bag to contain the parachute during packing, and a pilot chute used to deploy the main canopy. The parachute design ensures efficient deployment and proper inflation for a safe descent.
The suspension line length can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem. The length of the suspension line is the square root of the difference of the square of the diameter and the square of the distance from the parachute to the center of the diameter. In this case, it is √(15^2 - 8^2) = √(225 - 64) = √161 ≈ 12.69 ft.
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A parachute typically consists of a canopy (the fabric that catches the air), suspension lines (connecting the canopy to the harness), a harness (where the person or cargo is attached), and sometimes a deployment system (to release the parachute).
The first parachute was made from silk. André-Jacques Garnerin, who invented the parachute in 1797, used a silk parachute to make successful jumps.
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Blanchard developed the first foldable parachute made from silk.