Question

because air resistance is the reason why objects fall at different speeds, which item would fall the fastest when dropped from the same height?

○ a flat piece of paper

○ a piece of paper crumpled into a ball

○ a feather

Explanation:

Air resistance affects the falling speed of objects. A flat paper, crumpled paper ball, and feather are considered. The crumpled paper ball has a smaller surface area relative to its mass compared to the flat paper and feather, so it experiences less air resistance. This means it will accelerate more towards the ground (due to gravity) and fall faster. The flat paper has a large surface area, so more air resistance slows it down. The feather also has a large surface area relative to its mass, leading to significant air resistance and a slower fall.

Answer:

B. a piece of paper crumpled into a ball