Question

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.(4 points)

Write the correct answer in 7th grader words and very shortly please.

Answer 1

When two skydivers jump from a plane, they both feel the same pull of gravity, which makes them fall toward the ground. The skydiver with a larger mass weighs more, but both will fall at the same speed in the beginning. However, the bigger skydiver might not slow down as much from air resistance compared to the smaller one. Eventually, they will both reach a point called "terminal velocity," where the force of air resistance equals the pull of gravity, making them fall at a constant speed.