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Flura [38]
3 years ago
11

Why do skydivers use parachutes ???

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2 answers:
Ksivusya [100]3 years ago
8 0
The parachutes slow them down as they fall, therefore making it safer.

hope that helped
Ierofanga [76]3 years ago
7 0
The parachute help go down slowly. it catches the air and slows it down

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