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How does a plane and parachute manipulate air resistance differently?
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How does a plane and parachute manipulate air resistance differently?

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a planes wings are slightly tilted catching the air as it passes, keeping it afloat
a parachute has a cupping effect where it can only take so much, so it slows down your descendence
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