Falling for it: A micro-scale look at how parachute fibers act under stress

Parachutes have many applications, decelerating everything from skydivers to supersonic-speed scientific payloads. Regardless of what a parachute is slowing down, two things remain constant: the parachute must withstand large amounts of force, and it is crucial to ensuring the safety of whatever it's carrying. To choose parachute materials that do their jobs effectively, it's important to fully understand what happens while a parachute is opening and on its way down.

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