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Hanna wants to calculate the terminal velocity of a typical meteorite just before it hits Earth. She researches meteorites at the library and on the internet. What information does she need to find?(1 point)
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a typical meteorite’s mass and average velocity
a typical meteorite’s mass and average velocity

a typical meteorite’s weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag
a typical meteorite’s weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag

a typical meteorite’s weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth
a typical meteorite’s weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth

a typical meteorite’s surface area and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth

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GPT-4o mini
To calculate the terminal velocity of a typical meteorite just before it hits Earth, Hanna needs the following information:

**a typical meteorite’s weight, surface area, and coefficient of drag; air density close to Earth**

This option includes all the necessary parameters to calculate terminal velocity using the formula that accounts for the forces acting on the meteorite, such as gravity and drag force.