Stepping out of an aircraft thousands of feet above Earth may look like pure adrenaline. But every second of a skydive is governed by precise laws of physics.
From the moment a skydiver leaves the plane to the instant a parachute opens, powerful forces such as gravity, air resistance and aerodynamic lift work together to transform what could be a dangerous fall into a controlled descent.
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Understanding these forces reveals why skydiving works and why humans can safely experience one of the most dramatic adventures in the sky.
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