How to Make a Parachute
When an object falls from a great height it picks up speed, but the resistance of air finally causes it to fall at a steady speed. The large surface of a parachute acts as an air brake, checking the velocity of the person or object attached and making it possible for a safe landing. You can make a parachute.
You will need:
- Handkerchief
- Some string
- Small ball or a small doll
- Tie about ten inches of string to each corner of the handkerchief
- Fasten each piece of string to the ball or the doll
- Toss the parachute into the air or drop from the top of the stairs
