Should you move your arms when falling off a tall building or cliff?

Subject: Should you move your arms when falling off a tall building or cliff?

Date: Wed Jun 21 12:16:44 2006
Posted by Roxane
Grade level: undergrad School: Auburn University
City: Auburn State/Province: Al Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1150917404.Ph

Message:


I have heard that when you are falling from a great height you should swing 
your arms in a circular motion to help you slow down.  When I repeated this 
theory out loud, many people were skeptical.  What is the correct way to jump 
off a tall building or cliff without damaging yourself?

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