Physics 01
How Fast Does a Skydiver Fall? Belly, Head Down, Canopy
Belly down a skydiver tops out near 55 m/s (200 km/h), head down near 75 m/s, under canopy about 5 m/s. Here is the drag math and a jump timeline.
Belly down a skydiver tops out near 55 m/s (200 km/h), head down near 75 m/s, under canopy about 5 m/s. Here is the drag math and a jump timeline.