When a parachute falls to Earth, or is pulled down by gravity, air resistance below the parachute pushes against it, slowing it down. When unfurled, the parachute has a lot of surface area.

When a parachute falls to Earth, or is pulled down by gravity, air resistance below the parachute pushes against it, slowing it down. When unfurled, the parachute has a lot of surface area.

This force slows down the falling object. With enough air resistance (like with a parachute), a falling egg can land safely on the ground, without being damaged. Click here to see all the experiments!

Air resistance or drag pushes against objects when they fall. Parachutes catch a lot of air, creating a lot of drag. They can drastically slow a fall, allowing a softer landing.

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Parachutes increase air resistance and enable sky divers to land safely. And when you get cold, ... You can do a similar experiment using paper planes to test air resistance.