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Do skydivers move relative to the ground?
Yes, skydivers move relative to the ground as they fall due to gravity. Their speed and direction of movement are influenced by factors such as their body position, air resistance, and wind conditions.
Why can't skydivers breathe?
They actually can breathe, though it is not "normal" because the air is rushing past them so fast. I never thought about my breathing when I was in freefall.
Why do skydivers reach terminal velocity?
Skydivers reach terminal velocity because as they fall, the force of gravity pulling them downward is balanced by air resistance pushing upward. At terminal velocity, these forces are equal, so the skydiver stops accelerating and falls at a constant speed.
What are some examples of air resists things moving through it?
Some examples of things that experience air resistance when moving through it include cars, airplanes, and falling objects like skydivers or parachutists. Air resistance is caused by the friction between the air and the surface of the object, which slows it down as it moves through the air.
Does water affect how fast something falls?
Yes, however, even air affects how fast something falls. The weight of the water is what causes buoyancy (certain materials to float), and and the resistance of water plays a small role - the weight of the water being the larger role - in what causes other materials to fall slower than they would through air. There are actually certain things that are buoyant in the air, like helium. You will notice that if you let all the air out of your lungs, you will fall down through the water at a certain (very slow) speed. That speed is your terminal velocity through water. The terminal velocity of an average sized human through the air is about 55.6 m/s (200 kph or 124 mph). This speed is obviously much higher than the speed at which something falls through water. So water does affect haw fast something falls. "But wait, certain objects appear to fall through the water at the same speed that they fall through the air!" To explain this, water affects how fast something falls - compared to how fast it falls through the air - depending on its density. The object which you're talking about, is actually falling slower through the water, you just can't tell. We see this property in air too, why do you think a pound of feathers falls much slower than a lead weight?
How fast does oil spread through the air?
Oil is not spread through air .
What is the name for raindrops that freeze as they fall through the air?
The name for raindrops that freeze as they fall through the air is sleet.
Is it conservation of mechanical energy when skydivers drop in the air at a constant rate and why?
No. In free fall, where mechanical energy is conserved, the falling object would go faster and faster. In this case, to fall at a constant speed, mechanical energy is lost, due to friction.
What is the type of friction that occurs when objects fall through the air?
The type of friction that occurs when objects fall through the air is called air resistance or drag. This force opposes the motion of the object as it moves through the air, slowing it down.
What does skydivers do to increase drag?
Skydivers can increase drag by adjusting their body position to create more surface area exposed to the air, such as by spreading their arms and legs wide. They can also wear specialized jumpsuits that have extra fabric or wingsuits that create more drag as they fall. Additionally, deploying a parachute increases drag significantly, slowing down the descent and allowing for a safer landing.
How does air affect how fast things fall?
Air resistance is basically friction between the object on the air- it has to push the air out of the way, and slows down.
Can a plane stop in mid air?
if a plane stopped in mid air it would just fall and probely not because it would be going to fast for it to fast to just stop!
