Question

Put in order the objects from the fastest speed at terminal velocity (first to hit the ground) to the slowest terminal velocity (last to hit the ground).
A. A metal toy soldier (10 grams) with no parachute
B. A metal toy soldier ( 10 grams) attached to a 0.5- meter parachute
C. A plastic toy soldier (2 grams) attached to a 0.5-meter parachute
D. A plastic toy soldier (2 grams) attached to a 1.5-meter parachute

Answer 1

From fastest to slowest terminal velocity:

A. A metal toy soldier (10 grams) with no parachute
D. A plastic toy soldier (2 grams) attached to a 1.5-meter parachute
C. A plastic toy soldier (2 grams) attached to a 0.5-meter parachute
B. A metal toy soldier (10 grams) attached to a 0.5-meter parachute