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How Can A Skydiver Increase his or her terminal velocity?

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The less air resistance the faster he can go. By pointing his face or feet down and holding his arms close to his body he minimizes air resistance and falls faster. By positioning his body parallel to the ground and spreading out his limbs he maximizes air resistance and will fall slower.
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