tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31189917.post52597419526888030..comments2024-03-11T04:40:23.756-07:00Comments on The Blog of Phyz: Jumping without a parachuteDean Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17681829220589441713noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31189917.post-53656182213691492702016-08-04T14:05:14.758-07:002016-08-04T14:05:14.758-07:00Additional point of discussion--he almost had to w...Additional point of discussion--he almost had to wear a parachute (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/31/us/skydiver-luke-aikins-without-parachute.html?_r=0) which he said would make the jump more dangerous due to the increased weight. When I first heard about it, I wondered if it would make landing more dangerous due to focusing more of the impact on his back. Having now seen the give in the net, I think that less likely, but it still could be considered by students who can distinguish between pressure and force.Jessica Downingnoreply@blogger.com