When two skydivers jump from a plane, gravity pulls both of them down at the same rate, regardless of their masses. This means that they will both fall at the same speed if there's no air resistance. However, air resistance acts differently on them because it's based on their size and shape—lighter skydivers might be slowed down more than heavier ones. Ultimately, even though the skydivers are different weights, they will fall close to the same speed if they have similar body positions and are in the air for a long time, unless air resistance affects them differently. So, even with different masses, they usually hit the ground at about the same time!
two skydivers of different masses jump from a plane. In three to five sentences, explain how their falls compare, including the effects of gravity, mass, and air resistance.make it look like a 8th grader wrote it
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