Skydiving Physics Quiz

What is one of the main differences between falling a few feet and skydiving from thousands of feet?

• The presence of air molecules

• The ability to control the fall

• The effect of gravity

• The speed of falling

What force becomes significant when skydivers fall for thousands of feet?

• Inertia

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Drag

How can a skydiver reduce drag to keep up with a lighter partner?

• By changing the color of the suit

• By decreasing surface area

• By increasing surface area

• By holding their breath

What is the term for moving in the direction your body is facing during a skydive?

• Hovering

• Docking

• Flipping

• Tracking

Why do skydivers open a parachute before landing?

• To change direction

• To increase speed

• To reduce drag

• To increase drag