Skydiving Physics Quiz

What is the initial acceleration of a skydiver when they first jump out of the plane?

• 5 meters per second squared

• 10 meters per second squared

• 15 meters per second squared

• 20 meters per second squared

What happens to a skydiver's speed when wind resistance equals gravitational force?

• The skydiver starts to ascend

• The skydiver continues to accelerate

• The skydiver stops falling

• The skydiver falls at a constant speed

How does changing body position to a pencil shape affect a skydiver's fall?

• Causes the skydiver to ascend

• Increases wind resistance and slows down

• Decreases wind resistance and speeds up

• Has no effect on speed

Why do skydivers typically fall flat during freefall?

• To reduce gravitational force

• To look stylish

• To maximize wind resistance

• To minimize wind resistance

What is the role of a parachute in skydiving?

• To increase speed

• To decrease wind resistance

• To increase wind resistance and slow down

• To make the skydiver ascend