WONDER #2032: How Does a Parachute Work?

Question 1 of 3

Parachutes work by countering the effect of which force?

  1. gravity
  2. friction
  3. momentum
  4. tension

Question 2 of 3

Parachutes work by increasing which force?

  1. gravity
  2. air resistance
  3. tension
  4. momentum

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is NOT a common use for parachutes?

  1. dropping military cargo
  2. skydiving
  3. drag car racing
  4. sleeping bag

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