Parachute Video Quiz

What does a parachute do to an object falling towards the ground?

• It slows it down.

• It speeds it up.

• Nothing.

What two forces act on an object falling to the ground? Select two.

• Matter

• Gravity

• Mass

• Air Resistance (friction)

About how fast are you falling towards ground without the parachute open?

• 10 mph

• 50 mph

• 100 mph

• 200 mph

Gravity is the force that..........

• pushes you up in the air

• does nothing

• pulls you towards the ground

Drag is another name for

• Gravity

• Air resistance

• Matter

• mass

When the parachute is open about how fast are you falling towards the ground?

• 10 mph

• 50 mph

• 100 mph

• 200 mph

Air, water, anything that takes up space is called?

• Mass

• Energy

• Friction

• Matter

Air resistance is the force that

• pulls you towards the ground

• pushes you up in the air

• does nothing

When the parachute is closed which force is greater?

• Air Resistance

• Gravity

Which force is greater when the parachute is open?

• air resistance

• gravity