When a parachute is deployed, it increases the surface area of the object it is attached to. This results in an increase in air resistance, also known as drag. The drag force counteracts the force of gravity, reducing the net force on the object. This ultimately leads to a decrease in the object's acceleration.
According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, the net force on an object is directly proportional to its acceleration. This means that as the net force decreases due to the deployment of a parachute, the acceleration of the object also decreases.
Yes, the weight of the object plays a significant role in determining the net force and acceleration when a parachute is used. The heavier the object, the greater the force of gravity acting on it, and the more significant the impact of the parachute in reducing the net force and acceleration.
The shape and size of a parachute affect the net force and acceleration by altering the amount of air resistance or drag it creates. A larger parachute with a wider surface area will create more drag, resulting in a greater reduction of the net force and acceleration of the object.
No, a parachute cannot completely eliminate the net force and acceleration of an object. It can only reduce them by increasing the air resistance or drag acting on the object. The object will still experience some acceleration due to the force of gravity, but it will be significantly reduced with the deployment of a parachute.