Science · Topic 88 of 124
Air Resistance
⭐ MasteredAir resistance is a force that pushes against objects moving through the air. Parachutes use air resistance to slow down a falling person.
💡 Fun fact
A feather falls more slowly than a stone because air resistance has a bigger effect on it.
All about Air Resistance
Air resistance is a force that pushes against objects moving through the air. It slows objects down and depends on their shape and speed. Objects with large, flat surfaces usually feel more air resistance than streamlined ones.
A feather falls more slowly than a stone because air resistance has a bigger effect on it. Parachutes use air resistance on purpose, to slow a person down safely as they fall.
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