Why Parachutes fall slower if person or weight is heavier?

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2026-07-26 11:10

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Heavier objects have greater gravitational force pulling them downward, which increases the air resistance force acting against the object, slowing down its fall. This results in a slower descent for heavier objects when a parachute is deployed.

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