Changing the speed of a parachute
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I can clearly describe how drag forces affect the motion of falling objects.
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The gravitational force on a falling object is constant.
The drag force on a falling obejct depends on its speed and shape.
Objects falling through the air will reach a terminal velocity when the drag and gravitational forces are equal.
The terminal velocity can be changed by changing the drag force (e.g. with a parachute).
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