Inventions · Topic 30 of 54
The Parachute
⭐ MasteredA parachute slows a falling person or object by catching air in a large fabric canopy. It allows people to jump from aircraft and land safely.
💡 Fun fact
Leonardo da Vinci sketched a design for a parachute more than 500 years ago.
All about The Parachute
A parachute slows a falling person or object by catching air in a large fabric canopy. It allows people to jump from aircraft and land safely.
Leonardo da Vinci sketched a parachute design long ago.
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Real-life uses of The Parachute
- Skydiving
- Emergency rescue
- Dropping supplies
Frequently asked questions about The Parachute
What does a parachute do?
Slows a falling person by catching air.
What holds the canopy?
Lines attached to the harness.