Parachute challenge by Jennifer Chirles https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute Post anything anywhere en-us 2025-02-11 13:40:38 UTC 2025-04-24 11:46:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324170288 Would have used a smaller washer and tried to create rigid arms that would keep the parachute from folding in on itself.

]]> 2025-02-11 13:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324170288 Does drop orientation create a difference? (example: If it was dropped in a horizontal orientation versus vertical, or folded versus unfolded) https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324177214 2025-02-11 13:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324177214 https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324183512 Could have tried smaller vents on the top



]]> 2025-02-11 13:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324183512 https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324187727 Would a bigger surface area (bigger chute) have created more drag, and allowed it to fall slower?

]]> 2025-02-11 13:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324187727 ceroner https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324188081 Could have tried to use something rigid to hold the string in place so they did not get tangled, which could have impacted the speed

]]> 2025-02-11 13:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324188081 https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324190254 Does shape matter? Is a round chute or square chute better?

]]> 2025-02-11 13:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324190254 broderickk1 https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324195012 If we cut and unfolded the bag to increase surface area and drag, would it have still remained stable enough?

]]> 2025-02-11 13:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324195012 hillmanl2 https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324416680 We found that by maximizing the surface area of the parachute, wind resistance increased and the drop took longer

]]> 2025-02-11 16:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324416680 Environment and Test Results https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324419448 Could the environment be affecting the results of the experiment? In other words, if we experimented outside or place where HVAC is not a factor, would it affect the test results?

]]> 2025-02-11 16:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324419448 Parachute Challenge monteirot2 https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324425846 Can we modify the material being used (fabric, plastic bags, paper) to help modify greater time in the air.

]]> 2025-02-11 16:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324425846 hillmanl2 https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324435389 How does the terminal velocity of an object impact the shape and size of the parachute?

]]> 2025-02-11 16:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324435389 Parachute foreroj https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324440903 Will the weight of the material used for the parachutes make a big impact on the speed of landing?


]]> 2025-02-11 16:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3324440903 What is the top deciding factor for how fast a parachute falls? https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3326234255 2025-02-12 18:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3326234255 What impact does the weight of the load have on the size and efficiency of the parachute? https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3326234390 2025-02-12 18:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3326234390 https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3326235511 What is the ideal weight needed for my parachute's velocity to decrease to its maximum level?

]]> 2025-02-12 18:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3326235511 Modifications https://padlet.com/chirlesj/parachute/wish/3326235877 To what degree does the weight of the parachute material effect the drop?


How does the speed of the chute opening affect the rate of slowing down?

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