Two skydivers of different masses jump from a plane. In four **SHORT** sentences, explain how their falls compare, including the effects of gravity, mass, and air resistance.

Answer 1

Both skydivers experience the same gravitational acceleration of approximately \(9.81 , \text{m/s}^2\), regardless of their masses. However, the heavier skydiver will experience a greater force due to gravity, resulting in a higher terminal velocity. As they fall, air resistance increases with speed; the lighter skydiver reaches terminal velocity sooner, resulting in a slower maximum speed. Ultimately, while both skydivers will fall, the heavier one will hit the ground faster than the lighter one, assuming parachutes are not deployed.