Question

calculate the area of skydivers parachute so that if he lands he doesn't hurt his legs. You can put in your own mass and stuff in if you want.

Answer 1

The time is approximately proportional to the inverse of the terminal velocity, so it's approximately proportional to Area/Mtotal = A/(Mp +Mw), where A is the area, Mp is the parachute mass and Mw is the other mass. Once Mp is much bigger than Mw.

Answer 2

Answer:

RECOMMENDED PARACHUTE SIZES Rockets 12″ and shorter – use streamer recovery or an 8″ chute. Rockets 12″ to 18″ tall – use a 12″ chute. Rockets 18″ to 24″ tall – use a 12″ or 18″ chute. Rockets 24″ and taller – use a 18″ or 24″ chute.