would you describe the shape of a parachute as streamlined ? justify your answer
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Answer:
it is aerodynamic in shape as it cuts air and moves forward
Answer: This may help you
Explanation:
=>Parachutes, to the untrained eye, are a little mysterious–which breeds curiousity, naturally. How many kinds of parachute are there? How does a skydiver choose what parachute to fly? Do they have holes in them? How does the parachute affect how fast I fall? Don’t get us wrong–it’s an enormous subject–but we’ll try to address the basics of these questions in one place.
=>In skydiving, we don’t tend to call our parachutes “parachutes.” Instead, we call them “canopies” or “wings.” In general terms, we have several choices when it comes to canopy shape: rectangular, tapered, elliptical and semi-elliptical. These terms refer to the shape of the canopy when viewed from overhead. The shape of the canopy, as well as its size, greatly affects the flight characteristics of said canopy. In other words: these factors determine how a jumper can expect her canopy to open, fly and land.
=>As a general rule, the amount of taper around the edges of a canopy–the amount of taper that differentiates its shape from a rectangular canopy, that is–increases the aggressiveness of the canopy’s flight characteristics. As a rule, the more taper is introduced, the more performance is expected of and by the pilot, and the less tolerant the canopy is of mistakes in canopy handling. Canopy designs use different amounts of taper–and taper in different places–to dial in the exact level and kind of performance the canopy is meant to deliver. The amount of taper in a canopy’s design most distinctly influences the responsiveness of a canopy. The wing’s aspect ratio and trim angle are key parts of this package, too.