Parachute — Questions and answers
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Why did Leonardo da Vinci's parachute ideas stay just drawings for a very long time?
Choices
- They didn't have the right materials or science to build them yet. ✓
- People thought falling was fun and didn't need a parachute.
- Leonardo changed his mind about building it.
- No one wanted to jump from high places.
Answer: They didn't have the right materials or science to build them yet.
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How did Louis-Sébastien Lenormand's parachute slow down his fall?
Choices
- It used drag, which is air resistance, to create an upward push. ✓
- It had a little engine that pushed him up.
- It made the air disappear around him.
- It made him much heavier so he fell slower.
Answer: It used drag, which is air resistance, to create an upward push.
From page 5
What was the main problem with Lenormand's parachute that André-Jacques Garnerin helped to fix?
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- It was too big and hard to carry around. ✓
- It fell too slowly.
- It was too colorful.
- It didn't have enough vents.
Answer: It was too big and hard to carry around.
From page 6
What special part did Garnerin add to his parachute to stop it from swinging too much?
Choices
- A central vent in the canopy. ✓
- A long rope.
- A pair of wings.
- A small motor.
Answer: A central vent in the canopy.
From page 7
Why did parachutes become super important during World War I?
Choices
- They helped pilots escape from damaged planes and survive. ✓
- They were used to decorate the planes.
- They helped planes fly faster.
- They were used for fun games in the sky.
Answer: They helped pilots escape from damaged planes and survive.
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