A coin (5 grams), a small parachute (21 grams), and a hammer (710 grams) are all dropped from a height of 10 meters. The coin and the hammer take about the same amount of time to fall. Which statement describes the time it takes for the parachute to fall?(1 point)

Question

It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance. It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance. It takes less time to fall because it has the least mass. It takes less time to fall because it has the least mass. It takes the same amount of time to fall because the effect of gravity is the same. It takes the same amount of time to fall because the effect of gravity is the same. It takes less time to fall because it has the most surface area.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance.

The parachute has a larger surface area compared to the coin and hammer, which leads to greater air resistance. As a result, the parachute will fall more slowly than the coin and hammer.