
Understanding Parachutes and Drag

Interactive Video
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Lucas Foster
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Physics, Science
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4th - 6th Grade
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Hard
03:25
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of a parachute?
To provide a cushion for landing
To help the skydiver fly upwards
To slow down the skydiver for a safe landing
To make the skydiver fall faster
2.
Multiple Choice
What is everything around us, including air, made of?
Light
Matter
Energy
Sound
3.
Multiple Choice
What happens to the air when you walk through it?
It disappears
It becomes heavier
It moves out of the way
It stays still
4.
Multiple Choice
What is the force called that pushes back on you when you move through the air?
Drag
Lift
Gravity
Thrust
5.
Multiple Choice
When do you feel the force of drag the most?
When running or biking fast
When standing still
When walking slowly
When sitting down
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