THE PARACHUTE

When and How Was It Invented

The idea was invented in Ancient China by Emperor Shun when he was hiding and his father, according to the story, set his hiding place on fire. Emperor Shun found some straw hats, attached them together and jumped out the window, using them as a parachute.

How Does A Parachute Work

A parachute works because of air resistance. Air resistance is like in a swimming pool except it is invisible. Air resistance slows the parachute down from falling therefore slowing you down, breaking your fall.

What Problem Did The Invention Solve

The invention solved the problem Emperor Shun had and solved a problem of a plane crash and created skydiving.

Has the Invention lost it's use today?

No, the invention of the parachute has not lost it's use today because planes take them in case of emergencies and people still go skydiving.

THIS IS MY PARACHUTE

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• http://www.historylines.net/history/15th_cent/parachutes.html
• http://www.explainthatstuff.com/how-parachutes-work.html