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Parachutes slow down the fall of an object by creating more air resistance for the falling object. All objects fall at the same speed, regardless of their mass. But, more air resistance can slow them down. So, as a parachute is made larger, it will have more air resistance and slow down the object more.
- Subject:
- Physical Science
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Author:
- and originally created by Hood River County 4-H. See original file here. Adapted for this use by Columbia Gorge STEM Hub and GO-STEM.
- STEM Bites are a project of the Oregon STEM Hub network. This lesson contributed by Oregon 4H
- Date Added:
- 04/01/2021