The troops (soldiers) equipped to be dropped by parachutes from an aircraft are called paratroopers. Why do paratroopers roll on landing?

Figure

Open in App

Solution

When a parachutist lands on the ground, the momentum he has is high enough to hurt him on hitting the ground. Rolling on the ground just after landing will convert the kinetic energy of fall into rotational energy which will be dissipated gradually by the friction of the ground. Thus, the parachutist will have a safe landing if he rolls on landing.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

The troops equipped to be dropped by parachutes from an aircraft are called paratroopers. Why do paratroopers roll on landing?

Why do paratroopers roll on landing?

When a troop crosses a suspension bridge, the soldiers are asked to break their steps. Why?

A troop of soldiers is marching along a straight line without changing their direction. Their motion will be called as rotational motion.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program