Experiment Procedures

1. The shapes of a square, rectangle ,and octagon are drawn on the trash
bag.
2. The shapes are cut using a pair of scissors.
3. The eight edges at the end of each shape are marked using a marker.
4. Reinforce the marked area with the transparent tape.
5. A hole in each marked area using hole punch is made.
6. The string is tied at each of the hole.
7. The string is fixed with the jumper.
8. The parachutes are ready for the experiment.
9. The parachutes are attached on the hanger machine which holds the
parachute in positions.
10.The hanger machine is raised to certain height.
11. The parachutes are released at the same time.
12. The time taken by each parachute to reach the ground is recorded.
13. The experiment is repeated for 5 times.
14. Another experiment is done by manipulating the material of the
parachutes.