Drag is a force that acts opposite to the direction of motion and it increases with the speed of the object. As a skydiver falls, the force of drag will increase until it equals the force of gravity, resulting in a constant velocity.
The amount of drag experienced by a skydiver depends on several factors including the shape and size of the skydiver's body, the density of the air, and the speed and direction of the wind.
The larger the surface area of a skydiver's body, the more drag they will experience. This is because a larger surface area means more air molecules come into contact with the skydiver, creating more resistance and slowing them down.
Yes, the density of the air does affect a skydiver's descent. In denser air, there are more air molecules present, resulting in a higher amount of drag. This means the skydiver will experience a slower descent compared to in less dense air.
The faster a skydiver falls, the more drag they will experience. This is because as the speed increases, so does the force of drag. This will eventually reach a point where the force of drag equals the force of gravity, resulting in a constant velocity for the skydiver.