Question

A company uses drones to fly food to people in regions that have experienced natural disasters. The food is packed in boxes that are attached to parachutes. How can the company change the design of its parachute to reduce the number of boxes that are damaged when they hit the ground?
(1 point)
• The company can design a parachute with more surface area.
• The company can design a heavier parachute.
• The company can design a lighter parachute.
• The company can design a smaller parachute.

Answer 1

The company can design a parachute with more surface area.

Reason: Increasing the parachute's area increases air resistance (drag), lowering the package's descent speed and impact force, so fewer boxes are damaged.