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) Responses It takes less time to fall because it has the most surface area. It takes less time to fall because it has the most surface area. 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 least mass. It takes less time to fall because it has the least mass. It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance. It takes longer to fall because it experiences greater air resistance.
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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 the hammer, resulting in greater air resistance (drag). This increased drag slows down the descent of the parachute, causing it to take longer to fall compared to the coin and the hammer, which fall more quickly due to their smaller surface areas and higher mass.
