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Parachuting goes way back, but actual parachuting in the US went back to about 1912. However, early patachutes did not fair well as they were not reliable and did not always open. In the 1930's parachuting deployment improved. The purpose of a parachute is to slow the decent of an object as with a person, supplies or bomb. The drag caused by an open parachute creates a slow descent, allowing the parachuted object to land safely.
Without a parachute an object can fall at the rate of 32 feet per second.
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Can you use parachutes in space?
No, parachutes require air to create drag and slow down descent. In outer space, there is no air to provide resistance, so parachutes would not be effective. Other methods, like retro rockets or aerobraking, are used for spacecraft to slow down.
Which fiber is used for making parachutes and stockings?
Nylon is used for both parachutes and stockings.
Why are parachutes used to help a car brake?
Well, because the air catches on to the parachute and it slows it down faster
Why does smaller parachutes hit the ground before bigger parachutes?
If you have two parachutes, one big and one small, the biggest one will take more time then the other parachute. This happens because there is more room in the parachute which is causing air to go in side, which is air resistance. The smaller parachute has a lot of air resistance because it is smaller and there is less room for the air to go inside. However, the bigger balloon has little air resistance because it has more room in it for the air to get inside. The air is pushing the balloon up so it will fall slower.
What are the examples of air?
The most obvious are being used every day. Air transportation includes: Airplanes, Helicopters, Hot Air Balloons, Blimps, Rockets, Kites, Parachutes and Birds.
Do bigger parachutes have more air resistance or drag force than smaller parachute?
Bigger parachutes have more air resistance and drag force than smaller parachutes. This is because the larger surface area of the bigger parachute creates more friction with the air, resulting in increased resistance and drag.
Where there parachutes the air combat in World War 1?
yes
When were parachutes first used in space?
Parachutes have never been used in space, and never will be. Without atmosphere, parachutes accomplish nothing. They are used to prevent the fiery destruction of a space vehicle when it re-enters earth's atmosphere.
What were parachutes used for in world war 2?
they were used to help the solders attack the Germans from the air and if the plane was going to crash they would use them to save themselves.
What are the examples of air transportation?
The most obvious are being used every day. Air transportation includes: Airplanes, Helicopters, Hot Air Balloons, Blimps, Rockets, Kites, Parachutes and Birds.
What do parachutes do that cause skydiver to slow down?
simple air resistance
Do airliners all have parachutes for passengers?
Not for anyone on commercial air liners
