Question

Which statement best explains why a paper airplane eventually falls to the ground?(1 point)
Responses

1.The unbalanced forces of air resistance and gravity slow the airplane and pull it down

2.Inertia prevents new forces from acting on the airplane to keep it up.

3.The force from throwing the airplane loses strength as the airplane moves.

4.Inertia slows the airplane and pulls it down.

Answer 1

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C
A

Answer 2

The correct answers are:
1. Two people stand on the same side of a large tire. Both people pull the tire with equal force.
2. an object’s resistance to a change its motion.
3. The car moves forward, while inertia keeps the balloon in place.
4. The unbalanced forces of air resistance and gravity slow the airplane and pull it down.
5. An unbalanced force can change both the object's direction and speed.

Answer 3

The correct statement that explains why a paper airplane eventually falls to the ground is:

1. The unbalanced forces of air resistance and gravity slow the airplane and pull it down.