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in Class 11 by kratos

Explain, how the use of parachute helps a person jumping from an aeroplane.

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Viscous force on the parachute is large as F = 6π η r v, F α r, so its terminal velocity becomes small so the person hits the ground with this small velocity and does not get injured.

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