Parachutes and Drag

What is the force that pushes back on you when you move through the air?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Drag

• Momentum

What happens when you hold your hand straight up outside a moving car?

• You feel less drag

• You feel more drag

• You feel no drag

• You feel the same amount of drag

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What is the purpose of a parachute for a skydiver?

• To make them fall faster

• To make them fall slower

• To make them spin in the air

• To make them float in the air

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What is the name of the force that the air exerts on a moving object?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Drag

• Momentum

Why does a small car experience less drag than a big truck?

• Because it has less space for air to push against

• Because it is lighter

• Because it has a more streamlined shape

• Because it has better tires

What is the purpose of a parachute for a skydiver?

• To make them fall faster

• To make them fall slower

• To make them spin in the air

• To make them float in the air

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What is the force that slows down a skydiver's fall?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Drag

• Momentum

What is the force that pushes back on you when you move through the air?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Drag

• Momentum