Is it possible to fall from a plane and use the inflated life raft or escape slide as a parachute? Can a toy car beat a real car in a downhill race? Adam and Jamie look at the forces called into play in both these situations.

Teacher's guide available under additional info tag.

Special features: Video index ; standard link ; teacher resources. On container and disc label: Science, grades 6-12. Originally produced as a segment of the television program Mythbusters.