Playtime with Parachutes

The video explores how parachutes work by using air to create drag, which slows down descent. It explains that air is made of matter, and when objects move through it, they experience a force called drag. The faster an object moves, the more drag it encounters. The video uses examples like holding a hand out of a car window to illustrate drag. Parachutes increase drag by providing more surface area for air to push against, allowing for a safe landing. The concept of drag is also applied to vehicles and boats, showing its relevance in everyday life.

What happens to a skydiver when they jump out of an airplane?

How does air contribute to the functioning of a parachute?

What is drag and how does it affect objects moving through air?

Why is it easier to hold your hand flat against the wind than with your thumb pointing up?

In what ways do other objects, like boats and cars, experience drag?