2006-07-12 19:14:29 · 8 answers · asked by Andrea 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
In general, the bigger the parachute, the bigger the air resistence it provides and hence the slower it'll be for it to fall to the ground. I've sky dived before, so I know this from experience, not just book knowledge.
2006-07-12 19:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by PhysicsDude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming the same payload a larger parachute will drop slower - this is the reason you buy parachutes to suit your weight.
Basically the bigger it is the more resistance it will have to being pulled downward by a load.
If, however, you were to drop a small and large parachute without deploying them then the larger would fall faster!
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2006-07-13 12:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the same weight is applied then a smaller parachute will fall faster as due to smaller air friction
2006-07-12 19:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by mohit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bigger parachute stays in the air long and the smaller one drops faster.
2015-11-28 19:48:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It also depends on what the shape configuration of the parachute is if for example if it was a glider type parachute.
2006-07-12 19:29:35 · answer #5 · answered by radtadstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see,generally weighter objects drops faster than the lighter ones.but in this case heavier parachute holds for a longer time because it is being filled with air
2006-07-12 19:40:38 · answer #6 · answered by arun_like to be scientific 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the air resistance or viscous forces will be more on bigger parachute and it will fall slower
2006-07-12 19:19:47 · answer #7 · answered by Sanjay C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are both parachutes deployed?
2006-07-12 19:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by i ask questions alot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋